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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

In the words of the Judge: " Some damn good Lawyering here"

I shopped around for a lawyer but the first time i called Mike Haber and we spoke on the phone for 50 minutes i figured he would be the best choice and i'm glad i found him. In the initial phone conversation he was able to tell me off the top of his head everything i needed to know where 2 other firm...s said they need to check and to call them back. He knows his stuff and how it works. He cc'd me on emails with the state attorney's representative and his negotiation was a one way road, in our favor. He helped me close the case quickly without a trial and just a small fine. Thank you very much

Michael Haber

Replied last September 12, 2018

Dear Anonymous, Thank you for sharing your experience with #HaberPA with the folks, especially in regard to our commitment to communication (both initially and throughout the course of the case) and our command over the law and procedure. Just to give some context, your case was a BUI (Boating Under the Influence). You were stopped for "plowing" outside of the channel (an infraction) and rather than helping you a rookie FWC officer proceeded to use his authority to give you a hard time, and then his inexperience to arrest you for a crime with no proof (because it did not occur). We relentlessly pounded the State with discovery demands and with reciprocal discovery (including listing defense witnesses, tendering proof of contemporaneous repairs on your vessel that comported with the basis for the stop and certified NWS weather reports corroborating your version of events as to how and why you flagged down FWC for help), we never took a continuance, because the State couldn't keep up and comply in a timely fashion we were able to run out the speedy trial clock and just days before trial the State offered you a breakdown to "careless boating" (an infraction), with a conviction, DUI school, a fine and court costs. The kicker: When we told the State to pound sand and asked the Court to get our jury panel the State made you an offer that you couldn't, and didn't refuse (a withhold to careless boating and a $500 contribution to "The Everglades Project"). This is what happens when #HaberPA aggressively, relentlessly, tenacious and zealously advocates for you (it also helps that you made yourself available to assist by arming me with the information that I needed, like the proof of trim tab repairs and paying for the NWS weather reports). Your plea was akin to a DUI being broken down to careless driving, with a withhold and a fine... no other penalties (which is a virtually unheard of result). We could have tried this case and clobbered the State (and not doing so cost me trial fees), but I respect your decision to take that deal at my expense (Hell, I would have taken that deal or even counseled my own kid to take it), because it's not about me it's about you. I am glad that you are happy and I am grateful for you authoring #HaberPA's AVVO Client Review #168. Wising you all the best and thanking you again. Oh, and by the way, Anonymous was not lying when he titled his Client Review... his Judge (who will remain nameless) did in fact state on the record in open court that in his case there was "Some damn good Lawyering here"! --> Fondly, MAH/Esq

Posted by Jay | September 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Don’t look elsewhere!

While on vacation in Miami, I was arrested and charged with a felony battery over a dispute with my soon to be ex wife. Not knowing anyone in Miami I started looking for an attorney and hired one. His name was Jonathan Meltz. I initially paid him $5000 to represent me. We had about two conversations ...over the phone (I was back in Boston then). After three months and a struggle to reach out to him (he would not answer his phone, nor would he return the calls!) I was desperate to find a knowledgeable attorney who could represent me and defend me. My case was not a simple case. It was a felony battery in which the state attorney had secured evidence! I started browsing avvo.com and searches for an other attorney. There I found Michael Haber. I called him on a Saturday evening (around 6pm) and left a voicemail. My call was returned within 30 minutes. After briefly explaining my case, he told me he needed to review the case online and would call me back within the hour. Exactly an hour later, it seemed that he had memorized my case already. My previous attorney had filed absolutely nothing on my behalf. It became evident we needed to act fast as the next hearing was approaching. Since his reviews were all 5 stars I decided to trust him. This was probably the BEST decision I had ever made! He sent all the motions in a timely manner, defended me so aggressively that the district attorney struggled keeping this case going the way they wanted it to. He strategically asked for extensions to give us more time to prepare the case. He threatened to subpoena my ex wife as they were refusing to fly her in to Miami. Yesterday, finally after over a year of struggle, the case was dismissed! I’ll never thank him enough for everything he did!

Michael Haber

Replied last September 12, 2018

Dear Jay, Thank you for authoring #HaberPA's 169th Client Review on AVVO. It's not uncommon for me to get calls from people who are (as you were) represented by counsel, yet are sufficiently unhappy with their lawyer that they are shopping for a new legal advocate. When this happens, regardless of my own personal thoughts, I remain neutral on the quality of anyone else's representation. I accept these cases as a clean slate, identifying my own litigation objective from a fixed point in time (regardless of what did or did not transpire before my involvement in the case), strategizing my own path forward and sallying forth independent of any prior action by any prior lawyer. So while I am grateful for your praise, and while I understand that this is your review and that you can (and did) say whatever you wish, I wish that you had not called out your prior lawyer by name. I know Mr. Meltz to be a fine and respected lawyer, and while you and he may have had a bad experience what happened was between you two and really has no place here. That said, I am proud to have earned your praise (equally relieved not to have earned your ire) but I must correct one item from your proffer. I did not strategically ask for extensions in your case. I strategically filed motion after motion which caused the State to seek extension ("continuance") after extension, and that went on for nearly a year until our Judge finally had enough of their shenanigans and forced the State to fish or cut bait (... which resulted in a dismissal of your felony case on the morning of trial). The only regret that I have in your case is that I did not get to fly up to Boston to take any depositions (because I missed out on my beloved namesake - Mike's Pastries - and my absolute favorite pizza at Reginas). Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with #HaberPA with the folks and I'll look forward to connecting with you the next time that I'm in the North End! Fondly, MAH/Esq

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Defense lawyer

I had the pleasure of hiring Michael Haber PA for my boyfriend’s case. The consideration he took when he decided to pick up his office phone at 8 o’clock on a Friday night speaks volumes, and from that first day before I even decided to hire Mr. Haber he was already diagnosing the case and figuring o...ut what angles to take in the case. With Mr. Haber’s dedication and diligence the case was dropped down from 37 year sentence to a one year sentence. Even though the case was not taken trial I have no doubt in my mind that Mr. Haber and his team were ready to take the task on if necessary.

Michael Haber

Replied last September 06, 2018

Dear Anonymous, Thank you very much for your kind words. For the benefit of the folks: Your Beau was habitualized (the State enhanced him as a HVFO - a Habitual Violent Felony Offender, subjecting him to 30, instead of 15, years with a 10 year minimum mandatory, day-for-day sentence) for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and he also had 3 narcotics charges to defend (tacking on another potential 7 years). When #HaberPA was retained your Beau was back in custody (having posted bond, having been appointed a PD at Arraignment and having been taken back into custody that morning after the Judge had him drug tested in open court - he had +++ urine and Her Honor revoked his bond). While we were unsuccessful in our immediate attempt at persuading the Court to reinstate his bond we were thereafter relentless with the State Attorney's Office, pounding them with discovery requests, motions (including severance of charges, which effectively required 2 separate trials - 1 for the gun charge and another for the narcotics), forcing multiple State charged continuances and running the natural speedy trial clock to the very end (we were at day 173 of 175 on the day of trial). The State never went below the 10 year min/mand as a bottom of the guidelines plea offer but, with a jury waiting outside of the courtroom on the [damn near] drop dead date for trial they made your Beau an offer that he simply couldn't refuse (1 year, with credit for the 6 months that he had already served, with no probation on the back end...). We really wanted to try this case (baited breath) but your Beau wanted to be home asap, sans risk, and because it's not about what we want (it's about the client), the 1 year offer (with credit for time served) was accepted. Your Beau and you now have finality with no risk on the back end (no probation). Knowing how eager you are to have him home I am happy for you both (and I am grateful for both your faith in hiring #HaberPA and for your kind client review... # 167!). Please know that while we are no longer "attorney-client" we are now friends. :-) Take care, stay in touch and please let me know when he gets home so that we can meet for a celebratory reunion on the outside. Fondly, MAH/Esq

Posted by Enrique | August 20, 2018

Review

This lawyer came to our aid during a time of much confusion and fear, He clarified what we needed to expect and provided us with good insights. Thanks for your help, Michael.

Michael Haber

Replied last August 20, 2018

Con mucho gusto Enrique. I answer a lot of questions on AVVO (22,676 at last count) and I field more AVVO generated emails and phone calls than I care to count (noting that A) people contact me at all times and on all days - in fact I got a call at 10:45 pm from Jacksonville last - Sunday - night and B) that more than 95% of the contacts are not even potential clients for #HaberPA), but all the effort is made entirely worthwhile when I get rare feedback like yours. I'm very happy to have been able to help you and I am most grateful for your kind time and expression of gratitude. Best wishes to you and yours. Fondly, MAH/Esq

Posted by Don | August 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Greatful Client

I contacted attorney Michael Haber in May, 2017. I had just been arrested in Miami, Florida and, as an out of state resident I didn’t know what I was facing or where to begin. I searched the internet for Miami area attorneys. I was very impressed with Mr. Haber’s website and the reviews that I read... there. I called Mr. Haber early on a Saturday morning and explained to him my situation. We spoke for two hours. He very quickly gauged my worries and anxieties regarding my arrest. He began to put me at ease by calmly and thoughtfully detailing my options and how we should proceed. I was impressed by what he said and hired him to represent me. I spoke to no other attorneys and as things turned out I didn’t need to. My decision to retain Mr. Haber proved to be what I hoped for. Mr. Haber arranged to represent me in my absence, saving me from having to travel from my home in New Jersey to Florida. I met Mr. Haber at what was the lowest point in my life. But I have been able to come through this with the love and support of my family, and in a very large way because of my decision to retain Mr. Haber. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Haber to anyone facing any law enforcement matters. I recommend him not only because of his knowledge and skills but also for his temperament and demeanor. Throughout this whole ordeal he always kept me aware of my case and what was required of me. He was a calming influence at a time in my life when I most needed it. My family and I remain eternally grateful to him.

Michael Haber

Replied last August 02, 2018

Dear Don, Please accept heartfelt thanks to a "Grateful Client" from a much obliged attorney. While you are the 165th person to leave an AVVO Client Review for #HaberPA and to comment on either my access, availability and communication with the client or my experience, knowledge and skill, admittedly, I'm not always praised for my "temperament and demeanor", and so for that I am also in your debt. In your case, perhaps this was because your "low" was my professional par (or maybe I'm just a softie at heart under an otherwise gruff interior... :-). Regardless, you religiously followed my two golden rules of representation ( 1) Do what you are supposed to do, when and how you are supposed to do it and 2) Do not do anything that you are not supposed to do) and, with a sprinkle of luck (from an inexperienced Assistant State Attorney who was neither prepared nor adequately skilled), your case broke entirely in our favor (and precisely as I predicted when we first spoke on that fateful Saturday morning). I'm thrilled for you and for your family and I am proud to now be able to call you my former client and current friend. Please give my regards to your family, take care and thank you again! Fondly, MAH/Esq

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