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 I Get a DUI If I’m Under 0.08% BAC?
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Our Miami defense attorneys explain if being under the legal BAC limit is still a crime.
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Florida ranks number one in the country for staged accidents, which can result in criminal charges.
Read More4 Common Types of Insurance Fraud
September 2, 2022
Our Volusia county defense attorneys explain common types of insurance scams and why each one is a serious offense.
Read MoreCriminal Charges for Selling Drugs Online
August 4, 2022
Our Daytona Beach attorneys explain how drug crimes occur online and the penalties for these offenses.
Read MoreHow Serious Is a Federal Gun Crime Charge?
July 20, 2022
A federal gun crime charge is serious. Penalties include years in prison, and depending on the case, a judge must impose mandatory minimums. Read on for more.
Read More3 Potential Outcomes After Your First DUI
July 5, 2022
Ideally, your Florida DUI case will be dismissed.
Read MoreWill My Warrant Follow Me from State to State?
June 2, 2022
If an officer runs your name through a specific database, it will show your warrant.
Read MoreWhen reading isn’t enough
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