Our Team
Meet The Team At Key West Criminal Defense
Alan Fowler
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.
Suzette Garcia
Suzette Garcia is the Legal Assistant for Key West Criminal Defense. Much like a nurse supporting a doctor, Suzette is proud to be the trusted right hand of our attorneys –working with them in all aspects of every case. She has been in the legal profession for over 10 years. Suzette started her legal career in the administrative office of the Key West Courthouse, learning the inner workings of the judges’ offices and Clerk of the Court. Then, she worked as a legal assistant with the Key West Public Defenders Office. She has supported dozens of attorneys and 1,000s of clients across 1,000s of criminal cases.
Suzette was born and raised in Key West. She graduated from Key West High School. She attended The College of the Florida Keys and earned a Paralegal Degree from Tallahassee College. She graduated at the top of her class, earning placement on the President’s List numerous times. Suzette is an active volunteer in the community and her church – currently spending nearly every Friday to Sunday, helping others. She is an avid traveler, having traveled to nearly every state in the country and several foreign countries.
Maritza Mendez
Maritza Mendez is the Legal Assistant for Key West Criminal Defense. Maritza is proud to be a trusted assistant to our attorneys, working with them in all aspects of every case. She has been in the legal profession for over 27 years. Maritza started her legal career in the Court Administration Office of the Key West Courthouse, as a Spanish Court Interpreter for nine years. Then, she was promoted to Accountant III, working closely with all the judges’ offices and the Clerk of the Court. For over 27 years, she helped numerous attorneys and other people, who had business before the court. She developed extensive connections and relationships in every corner of the Key West Courthouse. She retired from the State of Florida and joined Key West Criminal Defense.
Maritza was born and raised in Key West. She graduated from Key West High School and attended Florida International University, where she earned a Paralegal Certificate. Maritza is an active volunteer in the community and her church – currently spending nearly every weekend helping others. She is an avid traveler, having traveled to nearly every state in America and having visited several foreign countries. She and her husband have been married 30 years. They live in Key West and never plan leaving on their Island Paradise.
