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
Make sense of what comes next.
Recommended reading from Hager & Schwartz, P.A. Explore the questions that arise during an investigation, in court and after a criminal charge.
Freedom of Speech & Police Authority
October 12, 2018
Freedom of speech is a right all Americans have, but is there anything you can’t say without fearing arrest and police authority? Find out in our latest blog!
Read MoreHow the Concept of Search Could Impact Your Case
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Our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers' blog takes a look at the legal concept of a “search,” and discuss how you could use this to defend yourself and fight back in your case.
Read MoreFlorida Cracks Down On Prescription Fraud with New 2018 Law
January 11, 2018
Florida instituted a crackdown on prescription fraud and opioid abuse with a new drug law for 2018. Read our Fort Lauderdale drug crimes attorney’s blog to learn more.
Read MoreHager & Schwartz Secures Not Guilty Verdicts for All 6 Client Charges
December 4, 2017
Hager & Schwartz, P.A., a leading Fort Lauderdale criminal defense law firm, has secured a not guilty verdict for all six counts our client was facing.
Read MoreWhy You Still Need an Attorney for a Misdemeanor Offense
November 21, 2017
Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys discuss why it’s important to retain legal representation when facing misdemeanor charges. Call Hager & Schwartz, P.A. for a free consultation.
Read MoreKnow Your Rights If Confronted by ICE Agents
October 17, 2017
Our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense law blog discusses your inalienable rights if you are stopped by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Read MoreHager & Schwartz, P.A. Defends Man Charged with Assaulting Teenagers
May 12, 2017
A Pembroke Pines man arrested last month for allegedly attacking two teenagers has retained the services of Hager & Schwartz, P.A. for his defense counsel.
Read MoreCivil Asset Forfeiture: What You Need to Know
January 26, 2017
Find information about civil asset forfeiture in Florida. For legal help, contact a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys at Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
Read MoreFlorida’s Medical Marijuana Law: What it Means to Criminal Law
December 6, 2016
Learn about Florida’s new medical marijuana law and what it means to criminal defense. Call Hager & Schwartz, P.A. if you need proven defense.
Read MoreWhen reading isn’t enough
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