Brett M. Schwartz

Brett M. Schwartz is a Miami criminal defense attorney and founding partner representing clients in felony and misdemeanor proceedings. His practice covers DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence, robbery, fraud, sex crimes, juvenile charges, and probation violations. Brett also handles federal criminal allegations, weapons offenses, and white-collar matters. His earlier experience as a prosecutor informs how he assesses evidence, possible defenses, and the practical consequences of criminal charges.

Brett earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1994 and co-founded the university’s Pre-Legal Society. He later received his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law, participating in trial advocacy and national mock trial competitions. His legal education emphasized courtroom preparation and oral advocacy, which became central to his subsequent work handling criminal trials in county and circuit courts.

Brett began his career as an assistant state attorney in Miami-Dade County. He prosecuted thousands of cases, including DUI, domestic violence, drug offenses, theft, robbery, aggravated assault, sexual battery, and juvenile matters. He has since tried hundreds of cases to verdict in county and circuit courts. His prosecution background provides direct familiarity with charging decisions, witness examination, trial strategy, and the handling of serious criminal allegations.

Brett M. Schwartz served for three consecutive years on a Florida Bar grievance committee considering professional conduct complaints. His honors include selections to Florida Super Lawyers from 2014 through 2026, a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 recognition in 2022, and Florida Legal Elite honors. He also held an AV peer-review rating during multiple years. He uses extensive trial experience to evaluate criminal charges and advocate for clients facing prosecution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Hager & Schwartz, P.A.
• Appointed to Serve upon a Grievance Committee for the for Three Consecutive Years, The Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• South Texas College of Law – Graduate School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Miami – College
  Bachelor’s degree

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