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Top-Rated Defense Attorneys in Fort Lauderdale – Former Prosecutors on Your Side
When you’re facing criminal charges in Fort Lauderdale, your choice of attorney could be the most critical decision of your life. At Hager & Schwartz, P.A., we are dedicated to providing unparalleled legal representation to protect your rights, your freedom, and your future. With over 50 years of combined experience, thousands of cases handled, and recognized by Super Lawyers for 10 years, we are the trusted choice for criminal defense in Fort Lauderdale.
Our Founding Partner, John Hager Esq. is an accomplished criminal lawyer handling cases in Broward County for 25+ years. He is currently the sitting President of the Broward County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association which gives him a unique advantage in understanding the courtroom.
If you are facing criminal charges in Fort Lauderdale or another part of South Florida, we urge you to contact our firm today!
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What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
Our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys have successfully represented clients in a wide range of cases, including but not limited to:
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Case Dismissed
Client had a heated argument with her husband which resulted in an allegation that she punched him in the face. He called the police and she was arrested. After extensive discovery, Hager & Schwartz, P.A. was successful in obtaining a dismissal of all charges.
2 Counts Dropped & 3rd Closed with No Conviction
Resisting with Violence, Petit Theft, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Same repeat client as above was again in a situation that resulted in a police confrontation which lead to his arrest. The officer accused him of stealing merchandise from a merchant. When approached, he shoved the officer. The client was again looking at prison time as he was charged with a felony and two misdemeanors. Our attorney’s were able to get two counts dismissed due to a bad search and get the felony bound to a misdemeanor, where all he had to do is pay court costs and avoided a conviction.
Case Dropped
Aggravated Battery and Armed Burglary with Battery
Client was with his girlfriend at the front door of one of her male friends. When the friend came to the door, he began flirting with the clients girlfriend which resulted in a fight that caused a glass door to break. The fight continued inside the residence and due to breakage of glass, the resident was seriously injured. Client was charged with burglary with a battery, a life felony, which carried no bond and a maximum penalty of life in Florida State prison. Hager & Schwartz, P.A. immediately upon being retained gathered witnesses and produced affidavits, which contradicted the statement of the alleged victim. A background check on the victim was done on the victim and revealed him to be an extensive drug user with mental stability issues which to some extent tarnished his credibility. As a result, we were able to work out a resolution with the alleged victim and the State Attorneys Office which led to the case being dismissed and ensuring that the clients criminal history remained clean.
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