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Posted by Sudan-Eden | December 27, 2017

He's outstanding

I would definitely recommen Mr.Haber for anyone's case. He helped me tp understand my fathers situation clearly and I am just 14 years old. If he was to be my dads lawyer I know he would do an outstanding job

Michael Haber

Replied last December 27, 2017

Dear Sudan-Eden, Thank you so much for taking a moment to share your experience with me with the folks. Your parents have obviously done a fine job in raising a smart, caring, conscientious and good-hearted young person. I am sorry that I cannot represent your father but I was very happy to take the time to explain things to you. As the father of a 12 y/o boy myself I was even happier to know that you were out there, doing what you could to try to help your dad. Your parents should be quite proud of the young adult that they have raised (and you should be proud of yourself). I wish your dad the best of luck in his case, as well as health and happiness to your family for the new year. Fondly, MAH/Esq

Posted by Nick | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Best possible outcome

Never in my worst nightmares would I consider that I would need criminal representation. I was lost in a system I was unfamiliar with. I interviewed multiple attorneys and based on only a hunch picked one with real showmanship flair. That was a huge mistake and costly one at that. It became very clea...r I was not being represented by the “previous attorney’s office”. After ten months of being held on a no pay status with my professional career; a colleague referred me to Mr. Haber and once we spoke on the phone, it was clear that Michael Haber was the attorney I was looking for. From that point on I felt as though I would be represented and treated fairly and with supreme knowledge of the law. Mr. Haber and I spoke for what was easily over half an hour, and then he suggested what not a single other attorney to that point had; coming over to my house to personally observe my version of occurrences that evening. Upon completing the visit he had concluded that that I should take my case in another direction. He was very clear and knowledgeable of the law in respect to this new direction, after all he advised me that I was a victim in this case. Not one single attorney, to this point, considered to visit where the incident occurred, and personally walk through my version of events as well as interview eye witnesses. Michael advised me as no other attorney had. He initiated his research, had a technician come by the scene to diagram it, collected information “others” failed to do and set us on the right course. It was not an easy time for me, but Mr. Haber kept me informed, up to the minute, via constant and diligent communication. In court, there was an apparent air of respect for Mr. Haber, he professionally and clearly guided me through each proceeding. Although it was not easy for me, at least I knew what to expect. When the difficult decision to plea out or go to trial came, his firm, no-nonsensical approach kept me focused. His team provided an excellent presentation in court, and Michael Adam Haber and team accomplished what others could not and would not do. Michael’s guidance yielded me the “best possible outcome”. Michael is always available, dedicated, knowledgeable and street savvy; A very kind yet no-nonsense kind of man. His assertive nature makes him the best I know in his field. Truly a “Shark”. Mr. Haber recently had my case expunged. To this day my wife and I still consider him not only our attorney, but a friend. Honestly I would recommend no one else. Give him a call, you’ll understand.

Michael Haber

Replied last December 12, 2017

Dear Nick, What can I say other than thank you. Your words are heartfelt, sentimental and more meaningful than I can express. So that the folks who are reading this understand, you spent a small fortune on a toothless tiger - a lawyer who took your case, your money and then tried to plead your case out (over a 10 month period while you sat, suspended from work, without pay and while your wife worked double shifts to compensate for your loss of income). You came to me by way of a personal referral on a complete fluke and we quickly determined that you had been wrongfully - and unlawfully - arrested by cops who had manufactured a bogus case against you to cover their own a**es (and for no reason more than that you had the temerity to both - literally - stand your ground and then verbally call them out on their lack of professionalism, training and respect). You were in the right in the moment, and when the State Attorney doubled-down on the officer's BS story, well the Judge formally ruled that you were in the right in the end too, granting you statutory immunity from prosecution and literally booting the case out of her courtroom. Me, I just did my job. I identified the problem, came up with a plan to remedy it and then did so with extreme prejudice (and inside of 3 months). You had the harder job of keeping your cool, coming to truly believe that while you were the Defendant on paper in reality you were the victim (first of unwarranted police aggression and then of a snake-oil salesman in a suit who effectively robbed and falsely imprisoned you), taking the witness stand with complete confidence in your victim-status, offering testimony in your own defense and doing all this knowing that if your lawyer got it wrong then you could be going to prison. It's a very difficult thing to do... to face the police and the prosecution, to put your freedom, your liberty, your very life in another's hands, and while I appreciate your praise and thanks, in this light it is I who should be thanking you. You took several leaps of faith, first in calling me, then in firing your obtuse lawyer "with real showmanship flair" so as to bring me on board and finally in trusting me to get you immunity from prosecution - and for all of that and more I thank you. After the war that we went through together you and your wife (and Bailey - your Labrador Retriever) are family. I just want to add that as much as I want to take credit it must be spread as my partner and my investigator were, as they always are, absolutely invaluable. I wouldn't accomplish 1/2 of what I do with out them (especially my partner). And a special shout out to you wife who was a rock for all of us (most especial you). I'm looking forward to seeing the three of you over the holidays. All the best, Mike

Posted by Alex | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

YES FOR MICHAEL!!!

Michael is totally professional, thorough and confident. He was able to consolidate past and present cases and at the end have a victory outcome. He was prompt at returning phone calls and emails and thoroughly explaining the process and procedures involving the criminal justice system. I am very gra...teful for his help and knowledge. I would definitely recommend him without any hesitation. THANK YOU!!!

Michael Haber

Replied last December 12, 2017

Dear Alex, There may be a second career for you as a publicist. Yours is a perfectly succinct statement of precisely what #HaberPA strives to accomplish. Our representation goals are: A) to be honest and realistic about litigation objectives; B) to be fair in regard to fees; C) to be consistently available and responsive (in person, by phone call, text, email, Facebook. Twitter, through YouTube and otherwise); D) to keep the client fully informed about the case (including providing timely copies of all materials in the case); and E) to earn positive feedback in the form of a written client review at the conclusion of the case. I am glad that your cases were globally resolved to your satisfaction and I am elated that I was able to do so in such a manner as to earn your outstanding client review. Thanking you and wishing you and yours a happy and a healthy holiday season! Fondly, MAH/Esq.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2017

Historic sexual assault

I called Mr Haber with some pretty vague yet differcult for me questions from the UK today about a sexual assault that was done to me 30 years ago, not only did he take the time to speak to me personally, he gave me straight answers to my questions, made a lot of my questions clearer. I really apprec...iated your honest if not somewhat forthright advice! Thank you, I will be in touch when I get to Florida, thanks again.

Michael Haber

Replied last December 11, 2017

Dear Anonymous, Thank you so very much for taking the time to share your experience with the folks, especially considering the extremely personal nature of your situation. For the benefit of those who may read this, you had asked a question about the statute of limitations (SOL) on sexual battery (rape) cases in FL, which I answered online, prompting a follow-up telephone call from across the pond. While we spoke for quite a while the bulk of our conversation had little to do with the SOL and much more to do with the practical realities of what you could expect if you report a sexual battery (initially from the police and, if a charge was levied, then also from the State Attorney, the defense lawyer and possibly even the press), and we discussed some very personal issues, including familial concerns. I was able to have this conversation with you because for 26+ years I have not only served as a criminal defense lawyer in hundreds and hundreds of cases (including a variety of sex related offenses) but I have also represented many crime victims in the capacity of a "Victim's Rights Advocate". In FL victims of crime have both Constitutional and statutory rights and, sometimes, when the police, the prosecutor and / or the Court just won't listen, a given victim wants a lawyer to make sure that their thoughts, feelings and wishes are heard and given due consideration (in short - making sure that the victim's rights are not trampled by a sometimes cold and oftentimes impersonal system). I know that you have much more information after speaking with me and, whatever decision you make, I am confident that it will be the right decision for you and yours. Thank you again for your kind review. Wishing you luck, happy holidays and very much looking forward to meeting you when you visit FL. Fondly, MAH/Esq.

Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended

Michael A. Harber defended me on a Charge on 4/28/17 this past year. From the moment I called Michael in tears . He spoke with me for almost 3 hours on the next steps we both needed to take to tackle this charge. He was so on top of me with getting things done and making sure to keep me very updates ...minute by minute. He was kind enough to speak to all parties in my family , even went as far as driving me to some of my probation check ins. I can't recommend the guy enough. I consider him part of my family due to what he did for me and got me through. Honestly one of the worst times in my life. Thank you so much Michael Haber for saving me and making me see the light and become a better human being.

Michael Haber

Replied last December 09, 2017

Dear Anonymous, Some clients need a little more hand holding than others, and I'm usually willing to put in the extra effort. A collateral consequence to my doing so is that my ancillary dedication usually forges a closer bond than that which would naturally occur in the average attorney-client relationship. And so it was in your case. Still, I find it kind of ironic that I am " so on top of" the client "with getting things done and making sure to keep me very updates minute by minute", yet I apply no pressure whatsoever to compel a client review at the conclusion of the case (ergo some 4 months having passed since your case concluded and your client review was submitted)... but there is a reason. Each of my client reviews are 100% genuine, are authored in the client's own words and are submitted because the client chose to do so (and naturally also because I have "earned" it). That said, now knowing the date you are not Anonymous to me, and I ask that you please accept my gratitude for your "better late then never" review. Wishing you and yours all the best, especially during the holiday season. Fondly, MAH/Esq

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