Hager & Schwartz, P.A.

WHY HIRE US

Your future, family, and liberty are on the line. Put an elite, battle-tested defense team in your corner.

WHY HIRE HAGER & SCHWARTZ, P.A.?

If you have been charged with a crime then you could face some very serious penalties for conviction, it is vitally important to the success of your case that you have skilled and aggressive representation of your case in court. There are many cases where individuals are wrongfully convicted of crimes that they did not commit due to an inadequate lawyer. If you choose to work with Hager & Schwartz, P.A. then you can be sure that you will be represented by a skilled and experienced Miami criminal defense attorney. We also serve clients in Volusia County and Broward County.

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EXPERIENCE

WE HAVE THE EXPERIENCE YOU NEED

At Hager & Schwartz, P.A. we have been serving the criminally accused residents of Miami, Florida and the surrounding area for many years with a long history of success in the cases that we handle. Our legal team has more than 40 years of combined experience and many satisfied clients whom we have represented in the past. You have been charged with a crime then you could face various penalties such as prison time, fines, probation and many others. Our legal team can fight aggressively for your rights to help you obtain a favorable outcome. Our legal team is made up of skilled litigators and former prosecutors. We understand how the courtroom works; we understand how prosecutors operate, what tactics they may use and how they may try to manipulate evidence and witnesses to obtain a conviction for you. Because of our intimate knowledge with how they work, we will be able to build a case that will aggressively fight against their accusations.

CASE RESULTS

Felony Charges

Reduced to misdemeanor with no jail time
DUI Defense

Charges dismissed after motion to suppress
Probation Violation

Early termination of probation granted

Past results are not a guarantee of future outcomes, but they show the kind of results our team has achieved for clients in similar cases.

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WE PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICE

As a criminal defense law firm, we are intent on providing excellent service for all of our clients. We have been providing excellent service for our clients for many years through extensive one-on-one personal service, 24/7 availability to be contacted, offering an initial case evaluation and many other ways. Our legal team has been rated as superb by Avvo’s legal rating system, and we have obtained the prestigious AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. One of our attorneys, Brett M. Schwartz, now holds the license to practice and represent clients in the federal courts for the Middle District of Florida.

We are widely regarding as highly skilled and experienced legal representatives by our clients and our peers. If you are seeking legal representation of your case then do not hesitate to contact our firm today for legal representation. We will be able to provide you with exuberant representation that will fight against false accusations and twisted evidence. Additionally, if you have been charged with DUI it is important for you to know that there is no evidence brought in that cannot be fought against by a skilled and experienced attorney.

The Team Who Will Fight for You

Protecting your rights, defending your freedom

Brett M. Schwartz Esq.

Founding Partner

Brett M. Schwartz, Esq. found his inspiration early on in his life by watching his father work the Miami criminal courts as a prominent defender...

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John S. Hager Esq.

Founding Partner

John S. Hager, Esq. is originally from Spring Valley, New York. Upon graduating from law school and passing the Florida Bar, John accepted...

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Thuy Le

Paralegal

For many clients, Thuy is typically the first point of contact. She often communicates with clients regarding updates, court information...

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What We Offer

DEFENSE STRATEGIES BUILT FOR YOUR CASE

Criminal Defense

We defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges, working to protect their rights, reputation, and future from the earliest stages of a case.

Investigation & Strategy

We review evidence, identify weaknesses in the state’s case, and build a defense strategy tailored to the facts, the law, and the client’s goals.

Courtroom Representation

From arraignment through trial, we represent clients with a strong, prepared presence in court, advocating for the best possible outcome.

EXCLUSIVELY PRACTICING CRIMINAL DEFENSE

When you are choosing an attorney to defend you against criminal charges, you are going to want to choose somebody who practices exclusively criminal defense. At our firm, we practice exclusively criminal defense which allows us to sharpen our skills and enhance our success rate with every case.

Having handled thousands of cases all throughout South Florida, we have garnered a reputation for being an aggressive and dedicated law firm.