John Stephen Hager

P.J. · criminal defense · May 2026

I was convicted by a jury, and the judge sentenced me to a long term in prison, even though I had never even been arrested before. Truth be told, I had screwed up and now I really thought my life was over. Marcia Silvers handled my appeal. First thing, she showed how much she cared for me as an indiv idual, not just another case file. Her written brief picked apart the prosecution’s case and exposed its weaknesses. I wasn’t at the oral argument, but my wife told me that Marcia was terrific. Lo and behold, the conviction was reversed! If I ever get in trouble again – and I won’t! – I’ll hire Marcia again.

Vicki · litigation · May 2026

Ms Silvers has been our attorney in a very trying and knotty situation. We have placed one of the most important person in our lives in her hands and we trust that she is victorious in all she does to defend him. She has not only been compassionate towards our family and she is excellent at what sh e does. Our family has said we would never want to be up against her in court! She is a tiger in the courtroom, she's a winner and we thank God for her because she knows her stuff!! We recommend her to everyone we know who need the very best attorney out there. We have the utmost confidence in her ability and knowledge. Besides that fact she is prepared, passionate, patient, kind and caring! She is EXCELLENT! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!

jose · May 2026

Mr. Tan is fast efficient and knows the law in and out. He doesn't waste time and addresses all questions succinctly to the point. Was very impressed with my initial consultation with him and his prices are very fair.

anonymous · immigration · May 2026

We had a consultation with Atty. Tan and it went very well. He was very straightforward and answered all of our questions properly and decisively. He also offered advice of his own accord. We appreciated his openness (especially with this being only a free consult) as we’ve experienced a [paid] c onsult with a lawyer who wouldn’t offer any answer unless we asked very specific questions or we retained/hired them first, and in fact let us know the price tag right off the bat (this was when our immi process was starting and we knew next-to-nothing)—very off-putting and frustrating. So this experience we had with Marcus Tan was very refreshing. Thank you very much again sir!

anonymous · litigation · May 2026

He was hired to have my husbands case reopened. He never made any promises but was optimistic that we could win. He delivered in a big way. His fees were reasonable. We can never repay him for all the hard work and dedication to the case. He is an amazing attorney. We highly recommend him.

Richard · criminal defense · May 2026

I dont even know where to start. Listen, If you were even fortunate or lucky enough to find his name or simply stumble upon his listing online then YOU STRUCKED GOLD!! Dont even bother looking anywhere else. He is the best of the best!! Most caring loving person ever. Has a heart of gold. Very pro fessional. I was out in no time. I was shocked. He gets you a court date right away. I can write a book describing how good he is and i was blown away when he mentioned his fee. Best bang for your buck period!!! You found your guy.!! .I wish you all the best of luck out there. Thank you Mr. Tan your the best!!!

Ana · litigation · May 2026

Hiring Marcus Tan was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. He is a highly skilled attorney, hard working, and truly honest. He is exceptional at navigating the legal system, negotiating with the other party, and understanding client's needs. He is highly recommended, and my go-to-attorne y in Miami. (If you are wondering... yes, he won my case)

Ray Rapaglia · criminal defense · May 2026

John Hager is an outstanding criminal lawyer. As the owner of a certified recovery facility, John understands substance abuse and mental health issues. John and James Club Recovery believe in treatment versus incarceration. I have worked with John on numerous occasions and have witnessed him getting second chances for deserving and willing individuals to turn their lives around. I highly recommend this skilled lawyer.

Stephen · criminal defense · May 2026

Preface, I sadly earned myself a Battery. After my Bondsman bailed me out, I called multiple Attorney Firm's. When I called Hager & Schwartz, Mr. Hager personally answered the phone, patiently & kindly took time & listened to me explain my situation, concerns, & ask questions, of which he answe red all in perfect detail. I was still under the impression that I was going to continue to use my Public Defender. Arraignment day came, in short, it was an unorganized unprofessional disaster, I felt further compromised. I immediately called Mr. Hager, spoke of my experience, and we promptly scheduled a time to meet & go over paper work. Upon terms agreement & signing, I requested & recieved a meeting with Mr. Hagar. We went over every detail, question, & concern. After that, I pretty much didn't have to do anything, other than sign a couple documents. Mr. Hager reached out to all necessary parties, & handled everything. If his Firm had questions, they'd call &/or email. Mr. Hager also had direct contact with my Judge, which was huge... Their paralegal, was efficient & punctual as well! Conclusion, case was dismissed, and we are in the process of expungement. Everything, thank G*d & Hager & Shwartz PA, turned our exactly how we wanted! I HIGHLY recommend this Firm! Stephen

Kevin · criminal defense · May 2026

I don’t have enough space to write all the ways Mr. Hager has gone over and above for our family. We were recently faced with an issue regarding our 70 year old father. He suffers from dementia and Alzheimers, to make a long story short he was arrested for the first time in his life. My parents retir ed to Florida and us kids are scattered from Indiana to Texas. Mr. Hager was so patient with us all in repeating the same stories to us all during different calls. From the very first call he started working on our dads case. We were given his personal cell number and told to call whenever and for whatever, and we did. He always answered and was always patient with us as we’ve never been through anything like this before. He assured us he would get this taken care of. He went way above and beyond and worked diligently and had our fathers case thrown out in less than a week. He understood how time sensitive this matter was for us as our dad was scheduled to go to an assisted living facility and they wouldn’t allow him with a pending battery. Let me repeat IN LESS THAN A WEEK THE CHARGES WERE GONE!!! We were floored to get that call!! Mr. Hager treated us like we were his only clients and nothing else mattered than getting this fixed for our family. I can not express the amount of gratitude our family has for Mr. Hager and his team! I pray we never need him again but if we do we will NEVER call anyone else but him. We have told everyone in our family and friends how amazing he is. He made the worst event our family has had to deal with feel like it never happened and we can all sleep again!! I could go on and on about him and how amazing he is. If you find yourself in need of an attorney do yourself a favor and stop looking and hire him......immediately!!!! You will be glad you did. Thank you so much Mr. Hager!

Ann · litigation · May 2026

I contacted John S Hager to represent me in a case in Flagler County,FL. He answered my call immediately. He responded with honesty, care, compassion, and in precise detail, step by step, how he would proceed with my case. I followed the steps he outlined. John worked to resolve and expedite my case in a matter of days not weeks to have the case dismissed. I am extremely grateful for his hard work, kindness, ,and compassion throughout this process.

ME · criminal defense · May 2026

John Hager helped us through a situation I would not wish on anyone. My brother was arrested in the U.S., and as a family we were overwhelmed. We are based in Europe, so dealing with the American legal system from abroad was overwhelming at times. From the start, John made everything clear and man ageable. He stayed calm, explained what was happening and what the next step would be, and took our concerns seriously. And when things felt heavy, he sometimes added a joke at just the right moment. Small, but it made a big difference. It helped us breathe and it reassured us as a family. His approach was thoughtful and professional. We truly believe it helped achieve the best possible outcome. During the hearing, the judge even said that John had done very good work. We are genuinely grateful and would recommend John Hager without hesitation.