NEW YORK — Prosecutors have agreed to drop criminal charges against a prominent Miami defense attorney accused of orchestrating a bribery conspiracy involving two former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisors who leaked confidential information.

Charges will be dismissed against David Macey in a year as long as he does not break any laws, according to a deferred prosecution agreement announced Thursday in Manhattan federal court.

Prosecutors offered no explanation for the sudden reversal. But Judge Jennifer H. Rearden said the “extraordinary opportunity” for Macey to avoid trial was in part the result of his experienced legal team.

“I feel great. I’m elated,” Macey said, grinning as he walked out of the courthouse and embraced his attorneys.

The rare move would appear to brin

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