Guide to Florida has named Hager & Schwartz, P.A. a 2026 Best of Florida winner in the Criminal Defense Firms category. It is a statewide recognition decided by reader votes from across Florida, along with the editors’ own picks, and we are receiving it for the second consecutive year, following our 2025 win.
Speak with a Daytona Beach criminal defense lawyer about your case. Contact us for a free consultation.
How Best of Florida Winners Are Chosen
Best of Florida is decided by Guide to Florida readers who vote for the businesses and firms they trust in each category. Guide to Florida’s editors tabulate those votes alongside their own picks.
Winners are chosen primarily by the number of votes a business receives, and editors confirm that the votes are valid and that the firm is in good standing with the organizations that regulate it.
Best of Florida is the top designation Guide to Florida gives, reserved for the businesses that draw the most votes in their category. Nobody pays for a spot on this list.
What It Means for Our Work in the Community
We practice in Volusia Circuit and County Courts, and when a case falls within federal jurisdiction, we are admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
The Best of Florida recognition belongs to the same firm that represents clients in Volusia County.
A Reflection of How We Practice
We hold ourselves to the same standards in Volusia County that we do everywhere else: former prosecutors who understand how the state builds a case, direct access to the attorney handling your file, and preparation that starts well before a courtroom date.
We would like to think that consistency is part of what helps people in this community recognize us, and we intend to keep practicing in that way.
Speak with a Daytona Beach Criminal Defense Attorney
If you or someone you love is facing a criminal charge in Volusia County, reach out before you talk to anyone else about the case. The first conversation is free and connects you directly with someone who can help.
Contact Hager & Schwartz, P.A. or call 386-703-9633 for a free consultation.
