Hager & Schwartz Rated Top Lawyer in South Florida Legal Guide

July 11, 2012 - PRLog -- Attorney John S. Hager of Hager & Schwartz, P.A. has been rated by his professional peers as a 2012 “Top Lawyer” in the South Florida Legal Guide. For the past three years, Hager has been presented with the award “Top Up and Comer” which is given to attorneys who are under 40 years of age. Now that Hager as passed this threshold, his peers have seen fit to award him with this notable recognition as a testament to his exceptional legal work in criminal defense law.

The South Florida Legal Guide is the leading legal services publication in the tri-county area. This publication requests nominations from legal professionals in the area for the best lawyers in the area. This recognition is a testimony of these attorneys high level of skill, experience, and expertise in their field. Receiving this title allows prospective clients to know which lawyers are widely recognized by the legal community as the best of the best. A client can therefore know they are hiring top legal expertise. The nomination procedure assures that the publication’s personal bias does not factor into the decision making process. Rather, the legal community is at liberty to single out and recognize those who are most worthy.

In order to qualify for such a recognition, a lawyer must have many years of experience under his or her belt. Such an individual must have a distinguished record of accomplishment in their specific field. This publication has been nominating lawyers for more than ten years and there are only about 1,000 lawyers who make the list. By receiving this award Hager & Schwartz can give its customers a sense of security by assuring them that this firm is dedicated to the highest level of quality. Criminal defense cases can quickly become highly complicated and much is on the line. Premier legal representation is of the utmost importance in such a situation.

The Hager & Schwartz law firm is currently working in the South Florida area. This legal team focuses its energy on criminal defense cases, helping people who have been accused of assault, burglary, drug crimes, white collar crimes, and even murder. The attorneys at this firm are dedicating to protecting their clients’ rights and defending their freedom. The firm’s two primary lawyers are John S. Hager, recipient of the prestigious Top Lawyer award, and Brett M Schwartz, recipient of the esteemed AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®.  As former state prosecutors, these attorneys know how a criminal case works from both sides of the argument and are not afraid of a fight.

Hager & Schwartz is a firm dedicated to helping the citizens of Miami, Florida. This team combines an aggressive approach with compassion for their clients. Attorneys Hager and Schwartz have spent many years in different avenues of the criminal field and therefore know how the system works from every angle. Both professionals are a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) and have distinguished themselves through a number of awards and recognitions.  A criminal defense case can be a difficult position to be in and often the accused is subject to a high level of prejudice before the case even begins. This firm is not afraid to fight for you rights. If you are facing criminal charges and do not know where to turn, you can visit this firm’s website at http://www.DefendYourCase.com and find out how this team can help you.