Brett M. Schwartz, Esq., a leading Miami criminal defense lawyer, is well-known for his expertise and dedication in court. Influenced by his father's work as a defense attorney, Brett has a strong understanding of the legal system. He has worked both as a prosecutor and a defense lawyer, giving him a broad view of criminal cases. His education includes a degree from the University of Miami and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. Brett is highly recognized in his field, with awards like The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in 2022, Top Attorneys in Florida in 2019, and consistently being rated as a Super Lawyer from 2014 to 2023. These honors show his strong ethics and effectiveness as a lawyer, making him a standout choice for anyone needing a criminal defense attorney in Miami.
- South Texas College of Law
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- University of Miami
- B.A. (1994)
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- Conroy, Simberg, Ganon, Krevans, Abel, Lurvey, Morrow & Schefer, PA
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- In my four years as a prosecutor, I handled all misdemeanor criminal cases from DUI & Domestic Violence battery charges to serious felony charges included but not limited to sexual battery, armed robbery and homicide cases.
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- Florida Super Lawyers
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- Have been listed as a Florida SUPERLAWYER in the area of criminal defense every year since 2015.
- AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Have been AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell every year since 2009
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- American Bar Association
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- The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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- The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- The Dade County Bar Association
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- Shaken Baby Alliance
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- Florida State Bar # 150680
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- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Juvenile Law
- English: Spoken, Written
Meet Brett - Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
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