The author spotlight
Brett M.
Schwartz, Esq.
Founding Partner • Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
A Miami perspective on criminal defense, shaped by experience on both sides of the courtroom.
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Experience & areas of focus
DUI & traffic offenses
Experience with DUI prosecutions and the evidence behind a traffic stop.
Misdemeanors & felonies
A background spanning drug, theft, battery and other criminal charges.
Courtroom procedure
Trial experience in Miami-Dade County and Circuit Courts.
Behind the perspective
A career rooted in Miami’s courts.
Watching his father defend clients in Miami’s criminal courts sparked Brett’s interest in the law. He went on to become a prosecutor before moving into criminal defense.
Today, his work as a founding partner is grounded in understanding each client’s circumstances, proactive preparation and direct communication.
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EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Early career
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Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office
Served as an Assistant State Attorney, handling misdemeanor and felony cases and developing his criminal trial practice.
- Law school
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South Texas College of Law
Earned his Juris Doctorate; participated in trial advocacy and national mock trial competitions.
- Undergraduate
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University of Miami • 1994
Earned his bachelor’s degree and co-founded the University’s Pre-Legal Society.
- Professional service
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The Florida Bar
Appointed to a grievance committee, where he served for three consecutive years.
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Recommended reading from Hager & Schwartz, P.A. Explore the questions that arise during an investigation, in court and after a criminal charge.
Three Types of Hit and Run Accidents
June 2, 2021
If you leave the scene of an accident, you can face severe penalties depending on the damage caused.
Read MoreA Guide To Misdemeanor Offenses
June 2, 2021
Learn more about misdemeanors in Florida, penalties, and options for record expungement.
Read MoreUnderstanding Technical and Substantive Probation Violations
May 11, 2021
Probation violations are typically technical or substantive. Make sure you know the difference.
Read More5 Common Types of Healthcare Fraud
May 11, 2021
Healthcare fraud is complex and aggressively prosecuted.
Read MoreCan Police Arrest Someone Without a Warrant?
May 5, 2021
Although circumstances exist in which police officers need a warrant to make an arrest, there are situations when they don’t. Read on for more.
Read MoreAttorney Schwartz Joins The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100
April 9, 2021
We are pleased to announce that Attorney Brett M. Schwartz has joined The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100. Read more on our blog about this honor.
Read MoreWhen Is Use of Force Justified in Florida?
March 23, 2021
Self-defense, defense of others, and defense of property may be justified when you are protecting yourself or someone else from imminent harm. Read on for more.
Read MoreHow Do You Clear Your Criminal Record?
February 21, 2021
Having an arrest on your record can negatively impact job and educational opportunities, as well as some loans, which is why it’s crucial to seek to seal your record or pursue expungement.
Read MoreWhat Are The Penalties For Cocaine Transportation In Florida?
January 21, 2021
If you or a loved one has been charged with drug transportation, often the next best step to take is to talk to a criminal defense lawyer. The cost of fines combined with the cost of having a conviction on your record can be detrimental.
Read MoreWhen reading isn’t enough
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