David Alan Fowler - Key West, FL
Attorney at Key West Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Key West, FL
600 Whitehead Street Suite 208 Key West, FL 33040
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Key West Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 10/05/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Litigation: 65%
Attorney Information
Overview
Alan is the Founding Attorney of Alan Fowler Law, PLLC – Key West Criminal Defense. He founded the law firm from a dining table in a small apartment on the belief that one bad mistake or wrongful accusation should not ruin the rest of your life. Since 2012, Alan and his team have defended thousands of clients and ensured that less than 1% have gone to jail and less than 5% have received a criminal conviction.
Alan started his career in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps, where he spent six years on active duty. Currently, he is a Commander in the Navy Reserves. Alan has represented over 7,000 clients from over 30 states and has volunteered extensively in the community. His past clientele includes employees of Fortune 100 companies, members of all five military branches, and many college students, parents, teachers, and small business owners. Alan has contributed to MS-NBC, the Key West Citizen, Avvo.com, and several American Bar Association publications. He is the author of the Florida Keys Criminal Law Blog. He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and Mercer University School of Law, where he earned a Certificate in Advanced Legal Writing, Research, and Drafting. He is licensed by The Florida Bar, the Court of Appeals of the Armed Forces, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Alan is an Eagle Scout, an avid traveler, and a proud husband and father to two amazing boys. His wife, Kelly, is a fellow entrepreneur, having founded Just Save The Date – Event Planning & Design, a Florida Keys event planning business. He has visited nearly every state in our great nation and over ten foreign countries. He is a YMCA youth basketball coach and Babe Ruth youth baseball coach. His favorite activities are traveling, learning about food, wine, and spirits, and anything that creates lasting memories for his wife and kids.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Vigil Honor Member, Boy Scouts of America - Order of the Arrow, 1996
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 1995
Education
Legal Education
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Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia, 2006
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of Central Florida, 2002
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Attorney
Past Positions
- Naval Air Station Key West, Staff Judge Advocate, 2009 - 2012
- Naval Legal Service Office Northwest Pacific, Attorney, 2007 - 2009
- Superior Court Judge, Clerk, 2006
Classes and Seminars
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Counseling Farmers, Food Entrepreneurs, and Restaurants on Food Labeling Laws, Food Labeling Laws for Restaurants, 2013
- 2012 Spring Conference, Personal Branding for Young Lawyers, 2012
Published Works
Articles
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Southernmost Flyer, NAS Key West Protecting Servicemembers In Foreclosure, 2011
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2006
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, 2012 - Present (Director)
- Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors, 2010 - Present (16th Circuit Governor)
- American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, Extensive leadership positions, 2003 - Present
- American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, Managing Director, 2012 - 2014
- American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, 2010 (Chair)
- American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, District Representative - Military & Federal Bar, 2009 - 2012
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Contact
600 Whitehead Street
Suite 208
Key West, FL 33040
Phone Number: 786-885-1673
Email: Send a message
Website: https://keywestcriminaldefense.com/
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