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
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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.
Breaking Down the RICO Act: What You Need to Know in Organized Crime Cases
May 25, 2023
Read our blog to get an inside look at the RICO Act, what it covers, how to defend against charges, and what legal strategies can help seek a favorable outcome.
Read MoreExploring the Different Degrees of Felonies in Florida
February 17, 2023
Florida has five different classifications of felonies based on the seriousness of the crime. The potential penalties can be harsh. Read on for more.
Read MoreWhat is Police Brutality?
January 31, 2023
Police brutality refers to the use of excessive or unnecessary force by law enforcement when interacting with citizens. Proving police brutality and use of excessive force is a complicated legal matter. However, an officer’s use of excessive force may impact criminal charges like resisting arrest. Therefore, anyone suspected of a crime should tell his or her lawyer their story about police brutality.
Read MoreOff-Duty Officer Kills Former Client of Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
January 27, 2023
Attorney Brett Schwartz of Hager & Schwartz, P.A. was interviewed after a former client was killed by an off-duty officer. Read our blog to learn the full story.
Read MoreIs It Illegal to Send Explicit Material to a Minor?
November 29, 2022
Under state and federal laws, sending any audio or visual material to a minor depicting obscene content is illegal. Read our blog to learn more.
Read MoreCan You Get a DUI After Taking Medicine?
November 23, 2022
Hager & Schwartz explain how drivers may be held criminally responsible if their medicine produces side effects similar to alcohol impairment.
Read MoreHow Do The Police Identify Grow Houses?
October 4, 2022
Our Miami defense attorneys explain how the police and citizens may identify grow houses used for drug cultivation.
Read MoreSentencing for Drug Mixtures in Florida
October 3, 2022
Our drug defense attorneys at Hager & Schwartz explain if drug mixtures affect sentencing.
Read MoreIs There a Mandatory Prison Sentence for Cocaine Trafficking?
October 3, 2022
If you are charged with a felony or federal cocaine trafficking, there is a potential mandatory minimum prison sentence. Hager & Schwartz explain.
Read MoreWhen reading isn’t enough
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