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.
The Consequences of Being a Registered Sex Offender or Predator
January 25, 2016
Amongst all the states, Florida is one of the toughest when it comes to punishing sex offenders and predators.
Read MoreFlorida’s Implied Consent Law and What it Means to DUI Suspects
October 8, 2015
Miami DUI lawyers at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. discuss Florida’s implied consent law and what it means for drivers who have been stopped for DUI.
Read MoreDEA Statistics Show Broward County, Florida Leads the Nation in Flakka Cases
August 10, 2015
A cheap and widely available new designer drug called flakka has exploded in popularity in Broward County. Contact our Miami firm for assistance with drug charges.
Read More4 Ways to Get a Felony DUI in Florida
July 29, 2015
There are different ways that can land you with a felony DUI. Learn more here.
Read MoreCan a 50-Year Sentence Be Reduced to 12 Years?
June 16, 2015
Attorney Brett Schwartz discusses a case where a man believes federal sentence reduction formulas can help reduce his sentence from 50 years to 12 years.
Read MoreBrett Schwartz and John Hager Awarded 2015 Legal Elite
April 10, 2015
Congratulations to Attorneys Brett Schwartz and John Hager, who have been named 2015 Legal Elite by Florida Trend!
Read MoreAttorneys John Hager & Brett Schwartz Selected as Top One Percent of Lawyers
March 20, 2015
Attorneys John Hager and Brett Schwartz were selected to the Top One Percent, according to the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
Read MoreAre DUI Checkpoints Unconstitutional? One Attorney Thinks So
February 19, 2015
In our latest blog, we discuss one Florida’s lawyer opposition over the constitutionality of random sobriety checkpoints. Read our blog to see the full story!
Read MoreWhat Happens at a DUI Hearing?
January 28, 2015
Arrested for a DUI in Miami? Don’t forget about your administrative licences suspension hearing. Visit our DUI defense blog to learn more!
Read MoreWhen reading isn’t enough
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