Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense

We are a client-focused Criminal Defense law firm dedicated to defending good people who have made a mistake or are wrongfully accused. We approach every case with empathy, compassion, and a commitment to securing positive outcomes for clients. Our ideal candidate has over three years of experience in a high-volume criminal defense practice in Florida.

$100,000 yearly

• Perform as lead attorney for the firm's cases in Key West, Marathon, and Plantation Key.
• Conduct comprehensive case analysis, develop defense strategies, and prepare clients for court.
• Represent clients in all criminal court appearances, including pretrial conferences, hearings, plea hearings, pre-trial motions, and trials (excluding appeals).
• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action.
• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other staff members.
• Draft documents, such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, plea agreements contracts.
• Resolve cases efficiently by communicating effectively with prosecutors and clients.
• Cultivate strong client relationships, providing empathetic, respectful communication and regular case updates.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards in every case.

• Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of three years of experience in criminal defense within Florida, with proven skills in handling a wide variety of cases.
• Strong courtroom experience with confidence in handling numerous criminal cases simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in delivering compassionate client service.
• Commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and securing positive results.

At Alan Fowler Law, PLLC, we believe that the practice of law should be interesting, engaging, and fulfilling, and that you should work with a team of people – who feel like a small family – dedicated to helping good people, who made a mistake or are wrongfully accused – get their lives back on track with their bright future intact.