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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Read MoreAre Field Sobriety Tests Mandatory in Florida?
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Arrested for drunk driving? A Miami DUI lawyer at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. may be able to help. Request your free consultation today.
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Understand the consequences of getting arrested for a DUI if you are under the legal drinking age in Florida. If you have been arrested for a DUI in Fort Lauderdale, request a free case evaluation from Hager & Schwartz, P.A. today.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Penalties for Refusing Implied Consent
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In the state of Florida, Section 316.1932, which is commonly referred to as Florida’s Implied Consent Law, explains that any person who accepts the privilege to drive in Florida gives his or her consent to submit to breath or urine tests (those which are lawful) to determine his or her blood or breath alcohol content.
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Florida law enforcement agencies are seeing successful results by issuing civil citations to juveniles rather than arresting them.
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