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.
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Unfortunately, false accusations of domestic violence happen frequently. This puts the accused individual’s future at risk.
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In Florida, trafficking in fentanyl is illegal, and a conviction carries a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment and high fines. Read on for more.
Read MoreBench vs. Arrest Warrants
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Having a warrant out for your arrest is incredibly stressful. Hager & Schwartz can help.
Read MorePenalties for Repeat DUI in Florida
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Criminal penalties increase significantly for each new DUI offense.
Read MoreThree Types of Field Sobriety Tests
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Officers may use one-leg stand tests, walk and turn tests, and HGN tests to judge a driver’s sobriety.
Read MoreWhen reading isn’t enough
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