Eric T. Schwartzreich

Eric T. Schwartzreich is a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer and owner at Schwartzreich & Associates, P.A., who represents clients in serious felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and federal criminal matters across Florida. He handles murder, drug trafficking, sexual battery, grand theft, fraud, DUI, probation violations, expungements, domestic violence, and white collar cases. He has completed more than 200 bench and jury trials. His courtroom background supports strategic defense preparation, motion practice, and advocacy in complex high-stakes criminal proceedings.

Eric earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Muskingum University in Ohio. He later earned his M.B.A. from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale before receiving his J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami. He was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1996. His academic training in psychology, business, and law supports his approach to client communication, case analysis, negotiation, and criminal litigation in demanding criminal matters.

Eric is a former Assistant Public Defender for the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County, where he gained early criminal defense experience. He also handles criminal appeals and has argued before Florida appellate courts and the Florida Supreme Court. He successfully advanced a Stand Your Ground argument for a law enforcement officer before the Florida Supreme Court. His practice also includes representing police officers in criminal and internal administrative matters.

Eric T. Schwartzreich has held leadership roles in Florida’s criminal defense community and previously served as president and treasurer of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He received the Ed Lange Award in 2019 for his commitment to legal education and mock trial coaching. He has lectured lawyers, judges, students, and law enforcement audiences on criminal justice topics. His AV rating and courtroom background reflect sustained involvement and advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Schwartzreich & Associates, P.A.
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, Dade County Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Former Member, National Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• St Thomas University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Nova Southeastern University
  Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
• Muskingum College
  Bachelor’s Degree