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Posted by Tori | March 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Arrested for something stupid, found the right Lawyer
I was visiting Miami Beach when I got arrested for driving with a suspended license. I honestly didn’t know that my license was suspended. The rental car company didn’t even tell me. And the police were so rude and wouldn’t listen. They just took me to jail. I was handcuffed and put in a cell an...
Dear Tori, Thank you for your kind review. I'd like to highlight one thing - that you are an out-of-State resident who was arrested while visiting FL (which is an unfortunate yet also a common occurrence) . Two years ago (in 2016), when #HaberPA's YouTube VideoFAQ had just began, I published # 22, "Came on Vacation Left on Probation" (please see: https://youtu.be/pL3ox5W547I ) and less than a month ago (in February, 2018) I published # 223, "If I get Arrested in FL but I live out of State do I still have to come to Court?" (please see: https://youtu.be/otoc5JtPC9c ). Both videos are relevant but your case falls squarer into the latter (i.e. no probation, no court appearance, no problem). As an aside, while DWLS is an arrestable offense, in my experience most of the time law enforcement will let you go with a PTA / NTA (promise / notice to appear) and will not physically book you into the jail. Unfortunately you met the wrong police officer at the wrong time. Miami (and it's surrounding area) is truly a "Magic City", even if we do have a few crummy cops. Still, I'm happy that you're happy and I hope that you'll come back to visit us again. Take care, MAH/Esq.
Posted by Marcia | March 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Marcia Sawyer
I hired Michael Haber as my lawyer. He answered all questions, and kept me informed every step of the way. He was very aggressive about the taking the case, to trial as quick as possible. In doing so Michael Haber, Won! my case and had all charges drop. I would recommend Michael Harber to any one se...
Dear Marcia, Thank you for your kind words. As we went to trial and the case is now a matter of public record I hope you don't mind my providing a little context for the folks. You, a 65 y/o woman, were arrested for a DV (domestic violence) battery; your 26 y/o daughter being the complaining witness. You were taken to jail, held for 3 days and released with significant restrictions, including not being able to go near your own home (which your daughter has had to herself and her boyfriend since the date of your arrest). You had a PD for 4 months before you hired #HaberPA. We immediately demanded a Speedy Trial, the State responded by adding a new felony count on the day of trial and caused your case to be transferred to Circuit (from County Court). We were reset for trial within a month ("speedies" continued to tick), and your case was sent to "back-up" for trial. Your daughter's testimony was incredible (her last words from the witness stand on cross-examination being "Now I have my own place"), the cops (if you can call them that) were absolutely pathetic (I won't ID anyone but I will say that the Miami Gardens PD may well have the worst example of law enforcement that I have seen in almost 27 years), you took the stand, providing a heartfelt, emotional and difficult account of events and, after that, the Judge wisely acquitted you of all charges. Having spent the past couple of months with you I know how painful this case was for you, and I also appreciate how difficult the healing process will be. I want you to know that I have nothing but respect for you and that I thank you for the privilege of allowing my partner and I to help you to achieve due process in court. "Winning" always feels good, but in this case substantial justice for an innocent and wrongfully arrested person was served... and as a criminal defense lawyer there's no better feeling. Wishing you all of the best and thanking you again. Fondly, MAH/Esq
Posted by Ben | March 13, 2018
Direct with great information thanks!
He answered the question in very easy terminology. Making it very easy to understand and gave a direct answer on how to handle the situation. Thank you sir!
Dear Ben, Tyvm for your unexpected review. I try to be plain and straight forward in my typed AVVO answers (whether direct or e-mailed) and equally so in both the AVVO generated telephone calls that I field and those that I return. The objective is always to be helpful (not withstanding my occasional use of sarcasm), and it's good to know that I hit the mark in your case. So you are welcome and THANK YOU SIR... you just posted #HaberPA's AVVO Client Review # 154! Wishing you the best in luck and success! Gratefully, MAH/Esq
Posted by Lester | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My son's legal battle was over once Michael got involved
My son was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, a serious felony, and I had no idea who to hire to represent him. There are so many criminal lawyers on the internet but after seeing all of the positive reviews on AVVO for Michael Haber we looked at his website an...
Dear Lester, There is nothing quite like hearing a Clerk read "not guilty" off of a verdict form, but beating a case on a pre-trial motion... well that is why I became a criminal defense lawyer. In your son's case we called out the cops and we came out on top. While I'm grateful for your heartfelt recommendation I am going to take a moment to basque in your praise of my YouTube channel ("MichaelHaberLaw"). As thankful as you are to have found me (and as proud of my 152 prior AVVO client reviews as I am), knowing that some of my VideoFAQs were influential in steering you to me is an enormous source of pride, and for that I offer you my ardent gratitude. My first VideoFAQ went online in June, 2015, now, less than 3 years later, I have 258 of them and I will continue to script, shoot, produce and publish more. I can't say that another lawyer would not have been able to present the facts and the law in your son's case just as I did (after all, I did not make either up... the facts and the law of the case were what they were regardless of my involvement), but I can say that I'm both proud and delighted to have been the one to have done so. Wishing you and your family all the best, and thanking you again for being my 153rd AVVO client review. Fondly, MAH/Esq.
Posted by Joseph | February 13, 2018
Great man!
People usually get stressed and confused very easily. Between the costs of defense and dragging out cases for their own personal wealth and the lingo no-one but officers of the court understand puts a bad taste in people's mouths when the hear the word attorney. Especially when you stress the cost ...
Dear Joseph, First, please accept my most heartfelt "you're welcome" and "thank you". Over the course of 4 or so years I have answered some 19,000 questions on AVVO. I don't know if that sounds like a lot, or not, but I assure you (and everyone else) that this has taken a significant deal of time, effort and energy. I answer questions throughout the day, on weekends and while on vacation. I also necessarily field follow-up to AVVO questions in the form of relentless telephone calls and emails (98% of the time from people who's problem is no where near my practice area and with whom I will never work). In the end I usually hear nothing further from the Asker (nor do I ever expect to) but I also receive plenty of "nasty-grams" (from, people who either did not like what I had to say or how I chose to say it, and also from people who feel that they are entitled to more than my free of charge internet answer). And then there is the extraordinary and rare Asker like you, who makes all of the time and effort (and berating) worthwhile. Your words are humbling, I am grateful and, most importantly, I am recharged to get back to offering assistance to the appreciative and the unappreciative alike. Wishing you all of the best and thanking you again. Fondly, MAH/Esq