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Posted by Alex | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Fortunate to hire Michael A. Haber

When one is abroad and does not known anyone, but needs the help of a lawyer, there is always doubt about choosing the right one. I consider myself fortunate for quite accidentally selecting the best one. I was very pleased with his services, and the positive outcome of the court proceedings is truly... thanks to Michael A. Haber. Thank you for your effort and professionalism. I would recommend you to anyone who finds themselves in a difficult situation.

Michael Haber

Replied last May 14, 2019

Dear Alex, Thank you very much for your kind words (and for authoring #HaberPA's 184th AVVO Client Review). So that the folks understand you reside in Slovenia and while vacationing on Miami Beach and driving a scooter you received 2 criminal traffic citations and 2 traffic infractions. Although you had paid the 2 traffic infractions you had no time to deal with the criminal component of the case until after you had returned overseas. From Slovenia you and I had a detailed WhatsApp discussion. I prepared, emailed to you and then you returned to me the documents that I needed, including verified pleadings permitting me to appear and resolve your misdemeanor cases in your absence. In short order I was able to get both of your criminal traffic citations dismissed and, as icing (and because I had the foresight to have filed a Motion for Relief) I was able to convince the court to reopen and to dismiss the 2 previously paid and closed traffic infractions, resulting in your being 100% righteous with FL-DMV. Tourists are most welcome here but they should know that coming to FL subjects them to laws and rules, including being properly licensed (if you're in FL for more than 30 days then you need a FL driver license and if you are going to drive a 2 or 3 wheel vehicle with 50+ ccs then you need either a motorcycle endorsement on your license or a motorcycle license). I hope that you'll come back and visit again and that I will get to say hello in person when you do. Thanking you again. Gratefully, MAH/Esq

Posted by Roy | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

BUI

Michael was prompt and professional. His approach to my case was just what I needed to get the resuts we wanted, that the State was not giving us. After diligently addressing the case with his expertise, he got my charges lessened and withhold of convictions. His knowledge for the court system, and r...elationships he has developed, was the right guy or my case! I very happy with the outcome as well as how Michael handled it along the way.

Michael Haber

Replied last April 30, 2019

Dear Roy. Thank you very much for authoring #HaberPA's AVVO Client Review # 183. For the benefit of the folks "BUI" is a DUI, only it occurs on a boat (Boating Under the Influence). Like any criminal case these are tough, they carry a boatload (sorry, couldn't resist the pun) of potential consequences, they're tricky and have many nuances, but a skilled and experienced criminal litigator should know how to (here comes another pun) navigate them. (If you want to know more about BUI then please check out #HaberPA's VideoFAQs #96) BUI: what is it? - https://youtu.be/QyrijyDnPmo # 97) Do I have to be “Captaining” (at the helm) a boat to get a BUI? - https://youtu.be/kaak9la7dKM # 98) BUI: How does it differ from DUI? - https://youtu.be/6e_psjNWojI # 99) How does Law Enforcement give FST’s on a Boat? - https://youtu.be/We4UHKN5g9w and # 100) What are the penalties for BUI in FL? - https://youtu.be/cIeGCbaCrg8 you may also want to watch # 92) Does the 4 Amendment Apply to me on the Water? - https://youtu.be/0XNnmjAmkMY and # 93) What is a Vessel / Boating Safety Check? - https://youtu.be/EBQ_GLGK12Y ). Your BUI ended in a breakdown to reckless boating with no conviction and no probation (i.e. a slightly better deal but the functional equivalent of a breakdown to "wet reckless" from a DUI) but it could have gone to trial. We were ready. We had the court take Judicial Notice of the weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, we had four listed civilian witnesses (all of whom provided sworn affidavits supporting the theory of the defense) and we had lined up (although we did not retain) an expert to debunk the marine FSTs (which are even more of a pathetic joke than are roadside FSTs); but you chose to accept the broken-down withhold (at which time I convinced the State to agree to drop probation). I say this not to be critical (not even a little, as I completely respect your decision - and it was entirely your decision to make); rather so the folks understand that #HaberPA worked your case up for, and was prepared for, outright war. Regardless, I am elated that you are "very happy with the outcome as well as how Michael handled it along the way", and I am grateful for your taking the time to share your experience with #HaberPA with the folks. As my old friend Quint would say (sing): "Farewell and adieu to you old Spanish Ladies, farewell and adieu you ladies of Spain, For we received orders to sail to old England but we hope in a short time to see you again." Boat safe and be good brother. Fondly, MAH/Esq.

Posted by Ali | March 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney

I was arrested on my B-day people! And I walked out of court with a dismissal without any hassle!

Unbelievably Amazing! My Boyfriend and myself were arrested on my Birthday at La poderosa Wynwood... if you can avoid this place please do. I went to la poderosa to celebrate my birthday and when we came out of the club we were arrested and charged with battery (to a cop when it was the other way a...round) and intoxication... And Michael did the impossible since I had been previously arrested with a felony grand theft and I did the Pre trial program this second time around I couldn’t do this program and he was going to try and get me into the program but instead he got our charges dismissed on the first try. I will forever be thankful and if I ever get in trouble again I would have him represent me again. Super happy with the outcome.

Michael Haber

Replied last March 09, 2019

Dear Ali, Thank you so very much for your kind words (in the form of #HaberPA's 182nd Client Review). When I consult with a potential client I do my best to come up with both a realistic goal (a "litigation objective") and a fair price to accomplish the mission. I get there by initially examining any and all available police reports (affidavits, etc.) - so as to understand law enforcement's probable cause for having made the arrest - and afterward (I always want to know the cops' version of events first) I thoroughly vet the "worst case scenario" with the potential client. I also learn as much as I can about the client, especially any prior criminal history and any potentially relevant unique circumstances (i.e. health, medical, psychological, etc.). When I have a client who's particularities suggest that I may need more than one litigation objective (such as you) then I contemplate secondary and even tertiary goals, just as we did in your case. I took a global view of the case and the client (you), considering and planning for the reasonably foreseeable possibilities. Louis Pasteur (and Travis Dane) said that "chance favors the prepared mind", and that is an operating principal at #HaberPA (along with quoting and honoring fair fees, always being available & responsive, keeping the client fully informed and by doing so earning positive client reviews at the conclusion of the case). We plan, as best we can, for everything, including expecting the unexpected... and we always welcome a dismissal. I'm happy that you're happy and while I'm tickled to know that "[you] will forever be thankful and if [you] ever get in trouble again [you] would have [me] represent [you] again", I also hope that you don't find yourself in that situation. Again, thank you. I very much appreciate your sharing these kind words with the folks. Wishing you all the best! Fondly, MAH/Esq

Posted by Marco | March 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney

No BS straight to the point attorney.

Like most people that break the law one way or the other we feel like we should be able to walk clean from our offense. However, its never that simple, thats why we hire an attorney. Where I am getting at, is that Michael Haber won't give you any BS. He will make it very clear and straight to the po...int on what he can possibly do for your as your attorney considering your circumstances, as mine and everyone elses are different. He made me 1 promise and followed through with it, which was he was going to do his best to keep me from serving jail time. And he followed through with it. I did not serve any jail time. Yes i had several other punishments which included statutory penalties like probation and community hours, ect. But he never promised me that I wouldnt receive those punishments. He was always straight to the point, and sometimes we dont like to hear the truth but he will not make you any false promises. In 7 months i only had to appear in court 2 times. He was always available (respectively) to answer my calls and answer any questions or doubts i may have had. Remember he didnt break the law , he is the one protecting you from the harsh punishments the law serves. I highly recommend Michael Haber as an attorney.

Michael Haber

Replied last March 04, 2019

Dear Marco, Thank you very much for earnestly sharing your thoughts with the folks and for authoring #HaberPA's 181st AVVO Client Review. Unlike many of my responses to client reviews (always in an effort to provide context to the folks) I won't get into the facts and circumstances of your case, except to say that because of both the overwhelming evidence in the case against you and your past (your prior criminal history, which the State and the Court were absolutely entitled to, and surely would have, held against you in this case) we agreed that keeping you out of a jail cell was our most realistic litigation objective, and then we achieved that goal. I say "we" intentionally because I could not have done it on my own. I did plenty - peppering the State with motions, relentlessly forcing them to comply with a never-ending flow of discovery requests, etc. - but all of my efforts surely would have been for naught had you not held up your end by performing, flawlessly, precisely as I instructed, to the "t", and just as you did... for months. So props and kudos must go to you as well. It only takes one bad decision to wind up in the government's cross-hairs, but sometimes "it takes a village" to manage the situation. I'm sorry that you didn't get exonerated in your case but, in the paraphrased famous words of Bones McCoy... "I'm a lawyer not a magician". Because we reached our litigation objective - managing to avoid a jail sentence - I consider your case to have been a success. Thank you again Marco. I wish you all the best in luck and success. Gratefully, MAH/Esq

Posted by Elbin | February 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Feisty and Mighty Duo against the Mammoth

Can’t say it with enough words on how thankful I am with Attorneys Mike Haber and Marc Morris. I was with the wrong people, at the wrong location, during the wrong time. Everything happened so fast; I ended up in the slammer with charges which could have left me behind bars for about 40 years. I ...knew the only way to prove my innocents and show I have nothing to do with the operation; I had to hire an over the top, above average, bulldog lawyer. I hesitated to call anyone. I knew of lawyers that advertise everywhere, but I was concerned as to hire any lawyer who would want to charge me up endlessly and might not have the experience to duly represent me against a setup which I had not been involved. I started googling legal terminology, and I saw a series of results from this website avvo.com and a couple of these results were answers to questions by Attorney Mike Haber. I was skeptical of both the website and the attorney. I did further research and found the validity of the website, and that Mr. Haber is licensed by the Florida Bar. It helped greatly to see Attorney Haber has much social media presence with numerous YouTube videos, which are very informative. I then felt assured this is the real deal and decided to call up Mike. Mike runs a lean law practice, and therefore there are no runarounds through a receptionist or paralegal. He answers his cell phone, and when he doesn’t, it is because he is in court. Well, going back to the storyline, I called Mike, and from the initial call I was very much impressed how articulated, and knowledgeable this guy is on the matter. Over the phone, he sounded like a tough guy (which was what I was looking for). In person, boy you better be careful not to get a bite. As long, as you are on his side or at least not against him, you will be fine. In the initial call, he mentioned about bringing another lawyer on board, Attorney Marc Morris. Marc has an extensive background as he was a prosecutor. Two amazing lawyers equal much ammunition for the battle to show my innocence against the mammoth which wanted to drag me down. This review is getting longer than expected, well to rush to the conclusion. I was released with no bail set with a ROR; the case still was pending because the prosecution did not want to budge to drop the charges, and right before the start of the speedy trial (which my attorneys requested), the attorneys endlessly dropped motions onto the prosecution. On the morning of the trial, the prosecution threw the towel, and the case was dismissed. Here are some tips: these lawyers are not going to hold your hand, nor babysit you. They are actively defending your best interest and getting things done. Therefore, do not get in their way, and let them do their job. Remember they have a lean law practice, which in turn saves you much money.

Michael Haber

Replied last February 28, 2019

Dear Elbin, Thank you for your powerful and descriptive Client Review (#HaberPA's 180th on AVVO). So the folks understand, intending visit to your your sister and brother-in-law for a weekend, and so as to save money on airfare, you had hopped a ride with 2 guys (1 of whom you knew) from ATL to the 305. Unbeknownst to you the guy you knew was carrying $28k in cash to purchase a kilo of cocaine from an undercover (U/C) Hialeah cop, the deal (a "reverse sting op") having been brokered by the other person in the vehicle via a confidential informant (CI). The car drove straight into a meet at a gas station, the driver reportedly flashed the cash to the U/C and the passenger agreed to follow the U/C cop to the prearranged (and wired) buy location while you unwittingly remained along for the ride. The 2 guys went inside with the U/C and his partner while you sat in the car, ignorant of the circumstances. Meantime, in a secured location - and entirely beyond your presence - the coke was displayed, opened, tested and the cash was tendered - all on video & audio - and then the fishnet was thrown, the 2 guys on the inside being (properly) arrested and you being (improperly) arrested while you were waiting inside of the vehicle. There was none - zero, nada, nil, zip - evidence of your involvement / knowledge or intent to participate in this drug transaction, the C/I never mentioned your name to law enforcement, they did not expect you, they had no idea who you were or why you were in the car and you were not present during the actual transaction. Still there was bad news, and it was fourfold: 1) It was Hialeah (absolutely no legal scholars there) and so they arrested you for drug trafficking, 2) You were not effectively represented at the bond hearing, the Judge simply rubber stamped your arrest and you were held on a $500,000.00 bond; 3) Even though your family hired #HaberPA within days of your initial appearance you still had to sit in jail more than a month before we could get you an Adversary Preliminary Hearing (APH); and 4) after an evidentiary hearing, and even though your Judge ruled that the cops had NO PROBABLE CAUSE to have arrested you, the State Attorney refused to drop the case, doubled down on his officers' douche-baggery, forced us to file a written demand for speedy trial and kept your stink bomb of a case alive for several more weeks. (In case anyone wants to research it the defense to your case was "mere presence" - meaning that guilt cannot be established either by someone's mere presence at a crime scene or mere association with another person at a crime scene - the law requires more than that so as to establish knowledge and intent to commit a crime.) The good news was that immediately after the APH you were released from custody, without any conditions and, ultimately (and although the State made us work for it) the charges against you were all dismissed. Sadly no one can give you that month+ back but #HaberPA did what we promised, as we always strive to do, to wit: We attacked your case, aggressively and quickly, and exposed it for the stink bomb that it was. I wish that we could give you back the month+ of your life that you lost to p*ss poor policing... sadly we can't. But we did help you to recover your freedom, to restore your good name (you had no prior criminal history) and live up to our commitment of providing "boutique", effective and relentless representation for a fair price and, as you say, "lean" (with no unnecessary fat). Thank you again for your kind words (and also for the shout out for #HaberPA's YouTube Channel - "MichaelHaberLaw" - which I am very proud of and to which I hope that everyone who reads this will subscribe). Marc and I wish you and yours all the best. Gratefully, MAH/Esq.

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