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.
Vacation Gone Wrong: What To Do When You’re Facing Out-of-State Charges
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March 4, 2022
Our Volusia attorneys explain the entrapment defense.
Read MoreYour Rights with Police
March 4, 2022
Here’s what you should know about your rights when interacting with Florida police.
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Accomplice Liability
February 3, 2022
Our Daytona Beach lawyers explain accomplice liability.
Read MoreWhat is Double Jeopardy?
January 4, 2022
Learn more about being charged with the same crime twice.
Read MoreWhat Evidence is Used to Prove Assault?
December 2, 2021
Learn more about the kind of evidence prosecutors typically present in these cases.
Read MoreWhen reading isn’t enough
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