Hager & Schwartz, P.A. - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Former Prosecutor Insight for Aggressive Criminal Defense

When criminal charges threaten your liberty and reputation, having attorneys who know how the prosecution thinks is an invaluable advantage. Hager and Schwartz, P.A., located in the 110 Tower on Southeast 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale, is led by former state prosecutors who have handled thousands of criminal cases across Broward County and Miami-Dade County. Because the firm's founding partners once prosecuted complex felonies for the state of Florida, they understand the exact strategies used by prosecutors and law enforcement officers. If you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer who provides relentless courtroom defense and 24/7 support, Hager and Schwartz, P.A. delivers seasoned trial guidance.

Decades of Prosecutorial Experience on Your Side

The partners at Hager and Schwartz, P.A. bring unique credentials and insider perspective to every client's defense:

• John S. Hager, Esq.: Former Assistant State Attorney in Florida with over twenty-five years of trial experience. Admitted to The Florida Bar and federal courts, he has tried hundreds of bench and jury trials, earning an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
• Brett M. Schwartz, Esq.: Former Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County with extensive experience prosecuting and defending high-profile felonies, DUI cases, and federal matters. He has served on The Florida Bar Grievance Committee and maintains an AV Preeminent rating.
• Available Twenty-Four-Seven: Criminal arrests occur at any hour, which is why the firm offers round-the-clock emergency legal consultations and prompt jail representations for newly arrested clients.
• Bilingual Representation: The firm proudly provides fluent English and Spanish legal services, ensuring smooth communication for South Florida's diverse communities.

Comprehensive Defense for State and Federal Charges

The legal team delivers aggressive defense strategies across a wide range of criminal allegations:

• DUI and DWI Defense: Contesting first-offense and felony DUIs, challenging blood alcohol concentration evidence, questioning breathalyzer reliability, and protecting driving privileges at administrative hearings.
• Drug Crime Defense: Defending against narcotics possession, intent to sell, prescription medication fraud, and federal drug trafficking allegations under Florida statutes.
• Domestic Violence Defense: Defending against domestic battery charges, stalking allegations, and representing clients in civil restraining order and injunction hearings.
• Theft and Burglary Offenses: Providing robust representation for grand theft, retail theft, robbery, and residential burglary charges to prevent lasting criminal records.
• Violent Crimes: Handling serious felony cases, including aggravated assault, battery, firearm enhancements, and manslaughter with vigorous trial advocacy.
• Traffic Ticket Defense and License Suspensions: Fighting moving violations, reckless driving charges, and driving with suspended licenses to protect client records and insurance rates.

Immediate Defense Consultation and Case Evaluation

The criminal justice system moves quickly, and early intervention can make the difference between formal charges being filed or dropped. The attorneys at Hager and Schwartz, P.A. immediately obtain police reports, evaluate witness statements, and seek early case dismissals or pretrial diversion options. Whether you need to find a DUI attorney or require an experienced criminal defense attorney in Fort Lauderdale to handle a felony charge, contact Hager and Schwartz, P.A. today for a free confidential consultation available twenty-four hours a day.