Mr. Brett Michael Schwartz

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Mr. Brett Michael Schwartz: Attorney with Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Brett M. Schwartz, Esq. is a founding partner of Hager & Schwartz, P.A. and a distinguished criminal defense attorney with decades of trial experience. A native of Miami, Florida, Brett was inspired early in life by watching his father practice in the Miami criminal courts, shaping his client-focused, proactive approach. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami — where he co-founded the Pre-Legal Society — and his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law, where he was actively involved in trial advocacy and national mock trial competitions. After graduating and passing the Florida Bar, Brett began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office, where he handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases — including DUI, domestic violence, battery, drug offenses, theft, aggravated assault/battery, robbery, sexual battery, juvenile cases, and probation violations — and tried hundreds of matters to verdict in both County and Circuit Courts. Throughout his career, he has been appointed to serve on a Florida Bar Grievance Committee for three consecutive years, reflecting his professionalism and ethical reputation. Brett is widely recognized for his legal excellence, earning accolades such as Super Lawyers selection, AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Best Attorneys of America, Florida Legal Elite, and other honors for his dedication and effectiveness in the courtroom. He is admitted to practice in Florida and provides insightful, aggressive defense representation tailored to the needs of every client.
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Areas of Practice (39)

  • Criminal Law
  • Assault and Battery
  • Burglary
  • Capital Offenses
  • Civil Forfeiture
  • Criminal Conspiracy
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Forfeiture
  • Criminal Fraud
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • DUI/DWI
  • Extortion
  • Extradition
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • Felonies
  • Forgery
  • Habeas Corpus
  • Hit and Run
  • Homicide
  • International Extradition
  • Mail Fraud
  • Manslaughter
  • Misdemeanors
  • Money Laundering
  • Murder
  • Parole and Probation
  • Post-Conviction Remedies
  • Search and Seizure
  • Sex Crimes
  • Sexual Assault
  • Shoplifting
  • Stalking
  • Theft
  • Vehicular Homicide
  • Weapons Charges
  • Wire Fraud
  • Wiretapping
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Miami, B.S., 1994
Law School Attended:
South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1997
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, Florida; 2012, Maryland
Memberships:
Miami-Dade County Bar Association; Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and ranked as a TOP LAWYER in South Florida by South Florida Legal Guide.
Languages:
English
ISLN:
914882389
Hobbies & interests:
Anytime I am not working to provide the best representation to my clients, I love playing tennis, seeing movies and spending time with my family.

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Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other - Affirm, Flexible Payments, Visa
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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/05/12 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/26/12 in Criminal Defense

    Brett is an exceptional lawyer who has tremendous ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/14/12 in Criminal Defense

    In my opinion, Brett is a very Knowledgeable and ethical attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/10/12 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/08/12 in Criminal Defense

    I have known and practiced with Brett Schwartz for over a dozen years. We were adversaries in criminal court when he was a prosecutor and I was a public defender. He always demonstrated integrity and professionalism in the discharge of his duties.... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/06/12 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/06/12 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 10/14/08 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 10/14/08 in Criminal Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 10/14/08 in Criminal Law

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Avvo Client Review
4.9/5.0 (39 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Video Call Options

  • Zoom

  • Skype

  • Google Hangouts

Contact Mr. Brett Michael Schwartz

Contact Information:

305-909-8298  Phone

954-926-0104  Fax

www.defendyourcase.com

www.defendyourcase.com/staff-profiles/brett-m-schwartz-esq

www.defendyourcase.com/miami-white-collar-crime-lawyer

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