Mr. John Stephen Hager

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Mr. John Stephen Hager: Attorney with Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

John S. Hager, Esq., is the founding partner of Hager & Schwartz, P.A. and a highly respected criminal defense attorney with decades of courtroom experience throughout Florida. Originally from Spring Valley, New York, Mr. Hager began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Broward County after earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University.

As a prosecutor, he handled thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies and tried hundreds of cases to verdict, gaining invaluable insight into how the State builds and litigates criminal cases. He later transitioned into complex civil litigation at one of Florida’s largest insurance defense firms before dedicating his practice exclusively to criminal defense, where he now leverages his prosecutorial background to strategically defend individuals facing criminal charges. Mr. Hager has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating available for legal ability and ethical standards, and has been selected to Super Lawyers, a distinction awarded to a limited percentage of attorneys who demonstrate excellence in practice and peer recognition.

He is admitted to practice before all Florida State Courts and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Mr. Hager is an active member of the American Bar Association, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Broward County Bar Association, the Broward County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (where he has served as Board Member, Vice President from 2022–2023, and President in 2024), and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has also been appointed by the President of The Florida Bar to serve two terms on the Traffic Rules Committee and served three consecutive years on a Florida Bar Grievance Committee, a position reserved for attorneys who exemplify integrity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to ethical practice.

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Areas of Practice (38)

  • 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
  • Hit and Run
  • Homicide
  • Mail Fraud
  • Manslaughter
  • Misdemeanors
  • Money Laundering
  • Murder
  • Parole and Probation
  • Post-Conviction Remedies
  • Search and Seizure
  • Sex Crimes
  • Sexual Assault
  • Shoplifting
  • Stalking
  • Theft
  • Traffic Violations
  • Vehicular Homicide
  • Weapons Charges
  • Wire Fraud
  • Wiretapping

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.A., 1994
Law School Attended:
Nova Southeastern University Law School, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
1999, Florida
Memberships:
Broward County Bar Association; Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
Languages:
English
ISLN:
914866471

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (25 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/30/13 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/24/13 in Criminal Law

    I would not hesitate to recommend my clients, family and friends to John Hager for legal representation. Highly recommended.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/16/13 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/15/13 in Criminal Defense

    I have referred several criminal defense matters to Attorney John Hagar and I must say the results obtained were most impressive. Mr. Hagar was extremely fair in the fees structured for representation and handled my referrals in a zealous and highly... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/11/13 in Criminal Law

    John Hager is a great lawyer. We prosecuted together at the State Attorneys Office and he has continued to be one of the most spectacular attorneys I have ever seen in front of a jury. He also offers the most affordable legal rates in town. He is an... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/11/13 in Criminal Defense

    Extremely talented, intelligent and hard working criminal attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/10/13 in Criminal Defense

    John is very ethical attorney which is hard to come by theses days in. He is a very trustworthy and knowledgeable lawyer as well. I have worked with John and known him for well over 13 years and would highly recommend him to anyone.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/10/13 in Criminal Defense

    I have known both John Hager for many years and find him to be of the highest moral character. I have often consulted him for advise in his field of expertise, and such is the favorable impression, I have refeered clients to him for representaion, a... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/10/13 in Criminal Law

    Good lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/09/13 in Criminal Defense

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Avvo Client Review
4.9/5.0 (87 reviews)
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3.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Client Champion

Mr. John Hager is very professional, always kept me informed on all matters relating to my case, made himself available, his price was fair and the outcome of the case was favorable.{para}John is a ve...

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386-681-0926  Phone

954-926-0104  Fax

www.defendyourbrowardcase.com/our-team/john-s-hager-esq

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