Best of Florida Criminal Defense Law Firm

Hager & Schwartz, P.A. Named a 2026 Best of Florida Winner

Guide to Florida has named Hager & Schwartz, P.A. a 2026 Best of Florida winner in the Criminal Defense Firms category. It is our […]

Off-Duty Officer Kills Former Client of Hager & Schwartz, P.A.

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.

The Right to Remain Silent: Not Just a Movie Quote

The phrase, “right to remain silent” has become a staple in crime movies throughout the years, but this statement is much more than movie quote: it is a fundamental right of the American public.

How Does Someone Combat Police Detention?

Those accused of criminal activity still have protected rights under state laws. Therefore, when police detain people unlawfully, they have the right to combat their detention.

18 Charges by Former Volusia Deputy Dismissed by Prosecutors

At Hager & Schwartz, P.A., we can handle any criminal case, regardless of the severity or nature of it. We assist clients throughout Miami and provide the counsel they deserve in the face of criminal investigations, arrests, and formal charges.

DEA Statistics Show Broward County, Florida Leads the Nation in Flakka Cases

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.

Can a 50-Year Sentence Be Reduced to 12 Years?

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.

Are DUI Checkpoints Unconstitutional? One Attorney Thinks So

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!

Miami Police Force Cracks Down on “Pop Up Clubs”

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.