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.
From the firm’s blog
Make sense of what comes next.
Recommended reading from Hager & Schwartz, P.A. Explore the questions that arise during an investigation, in court and after a criminal charge.
What Is a Criminal Case Appeal?
November 5, 2018
Just because a court finds someone guilty, it doesn’t mean it’s the end of their case. Check out our blog to learn about criminal case appeals.
Read MoreThe Right to Remain Silent: Not Just a Movie Quote
October 22, 2018
The phrase, “right to remain silent” has become a staple in crime movies throughout the years, but this statement is much more than movie quote: it is a fundamental right of the American public.
Read MoreHow Does Someone Combat Police Detention?
October 12, 2018
Those accused of criminal activity still have protected rights under state laws. Therefore, when police detain people unlawfully, they have the right to combat their detention.
Read MoreWhat is Civil Asset Forfeiture & Is It Legal?
April 19, 2018
Civil asset forfeiture is a highly-controversial tool law enforcement use to try and crack down on illegal activity. Read our Miami criminal defense attorneys’ blog to learn more.
Read MoreFive Common College Student Offenses
February 22, 2018
College students are frequently charged with certain offenses. Read about the most common types of crimes they commit from our Miami criminal defense attorneys’ blog!
Read MoreTeen Sexting & Other Common Crimes Committed by High Schoolers
October 17, 2017
Teens in high school tend to commit only a few specific crimes, including sexting. We discuss them in detail in our Miami criminal defense law blog.
Read MoreAttorney Hager Chosen to Serve on Florida Bar Grievance Committee
August 4, 2017
The Florida Bar grievance committee has appointed Attorney John Hager of Hager & Schwartz, P.A. as a member. Our Miami criminal defense law blog has more details.
Read MoreKey to Your Justice: Proactive v. Reactive
June 27, 2017
Being investigated or charged with a crime? Take immediate action with Miami criminal defense attorneys from Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
Read MoreBrett M. Schwartz Earns Fourth Inclusion in List of Florida Super Lawyers
June 26, 2017
Miami Criminal Defense Attorney Brett Schwartz has earned his fourth consecutive inclusion to the Florida Super Lawyers list.
Read MoreWhen reading isn’t enough
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