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.
Can a Police Officer Search Your Car for Drugs?
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Our expert team of litigators at Hager & Schwartz, P.A. explains the two key components of a conspiracy crime: agreement and intent.
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If you’re involved in a criminal murder-for-hire plot, there’s a lot at stake. Learn more from Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
Read MoreHow Many Times Can You Violate Probation Before Going Back to Jail?
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If you violate probation once, can you be sent to jail?
Read MoreLife After a Sex Crime Conviction
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Your life can change drastically after a conviction.
Read MoreCan I Drink While On Probation?
April 4, 2022
If it isn’t an explicit term of your probation, you most likely can.
Read MoreIs Phishing a Cybercrime?
February 14, 2022
Generally, phishing involves using the Internet or electronic communication to further a scheme to defraud, making it a cybercrime. Read on for more.
Read MoreWhen reading isn’t enough
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