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.
Explore the firm’s legal insights
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.
Miami Police Force Cracks Down on “Pop Up Clubs”
December 15, 2014
Miami law enforcement fear that “pop up clubs” might be the root of a crime problem in the Northern region of the city. Visit our blog to learn more about this story.
Read MoreWhat Penalties Could I Receive for a DUI?
August 20, 2014
Getting charged with a DUI can be scary, especially if you aren’t sure what penalties you could be facing. Find out what our Miami DUI attorney has to say on the blog!
Read MoreAttorney John Hager Named to List of Top Lawyers by South Florida Legal Guide
December 23, 2013
Miami criminal lawyer John Hager was recently named to the 2014 list of Top Lawyers by South Florida Legal Guide. Read more on Hager & Schwartz, P.A.’s blog.
Read MoreInvestigating your case
October 15, 2013
This post discusses investigating the case thoroughly and not just accepting a police officer’s answer in depositions as being true.
Read MoreStand Your Ground, Good or Evil?
August 20, 2013
Stand Your Ground v. Self Defense explained by Miami criminal lawyers at Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
Read MoreFormal Review Hearings after being arrested for Driving Under the Influence
February 26, 2013
Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer blog – Formal Review Hearings after being arrested for Driving Under the Influence
Read MoreWaiting until the last minute to hire an attorney is not a good idea
February 26, 2013
Learn why waiting to hire a criminal lawyer is not a good idea. Miami criminal defense attorneys at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. are available 24/7 to take your call!
Read MoreDiversion or Trial?
February 20, 2013
Miami defense lawyers at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. discuss whether diversion or trial is the right option.
Read MoreState Immunity: What Does it Mean and Should you be Represented?
February 13, 2013
State Immunity: What Does it Mean and Should you be Represented? by the Miami Criminal Defense Attorneys from Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
Read MoreWhen reading isn’t enough
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