Atty. Brett Michael Schwartz
Brett M. Schwartz, Esq. is a founding partner of Hager & Schwartz, P.A. and a distinguished criminal defense attorney with decades of trial experience.
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Brett Michael Schwartz is a Founder based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Hager & Schwartz, P.A.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Florida (1998) and Maryland (2012). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Miami (B.S., 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Miami-Dade County Bar Association Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and ranked as a TOP LAWYER in South Florida by South Florida Legal Guide. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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