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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The age of consent is the difference between a fun evening and a criminal charge. Find out the age of consent in Florida by reading this Broward criminal defense blog post.
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August 19, 2019
Sex offenders must register to the sex offender registry, but what happens when they break the rules? Read this Broward sex crimes blog post for the answer.
Read MoreExploring the Florida Sex Offender Registry
August 12, 2019
Do you know about the sex offender registry in Florida? If not, this Broward criminal defense blog post will explain how the registry will impact you.
Read MoreIs Drinking a Defense in Sex Crime Cases?
July 9, 2019
Intoxication and poor choices go together, but is drinking a viable defense in sexual assault cases? Read this Broward criminal defense blog post to find out!
Read MoreAre Fireworks Illegal in Fort Lauderdale?
July 4, 2019
Read our blog or contact Hager & Schwartz, P.A. today to learn what type of fireworks are illegal in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Read MoreAttorneys Hager & Schwartz Named 2019 Super Lawyers® Members
July 1, 2019
Hager & Schwartz, P.A. in Miami is led by principal Attorneys John Hager and Brett Schwartz. Together, they have guided
Read MoreCan I Be Criminally Charged for Threatening Someone?
June 19, 2019
Threatening someone may seem harmless, but could it result in criminal charges? This Broward criminal defense blog post has the answer!
Read MoreCan I Be Arrested for Self-Defense?
June 13, 2019
Someone who hits someone else can be criminally charged with battery, but what if the attack was in self-defense? Check out this Broward assault and battery blog post to see if self-defense can result in criminal charges.
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