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Jacksonville native Alex King graduated with honors from the University of Florida, earning a dual degree in Political Science and Criminology with a 3.95 GPA. As a National Merit Scholar, he excelled academically, consistently making the Dean’s or President’s list. He continued at the University of Florida’s law school, where he was the Managing Editor of two prominent law journals and received awards for his work in White Collar Crime. His legal experience includes clerking for the United States Attorney’s Office in Jacksonville and a Federal District Court Judge.
Following law school, Mr. King served as an Assistant State Attorney, leading the DUI Unit for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. His dedication earned him the Prosecutor of the Year award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). As a criminal defense attorney, he has represented clients in high-profile white-collar cases and has substantial trial experience in both State and Federal Court. His clients include professionals such as business owners, doctors, pharmacists, and law enforcement officers, with cases ranging from DUIs to complex fraud and drug-related offenses. He has also contributed to legislative working groups and trained prosecutors and law enforcement officials throughout the southeast.
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2010
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Posted by Thomas | March 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Expertise & Efficient
Thank you to my attorney Alex King & the staff of Florida Coast Criminal Defense. I was facing fines and potential additional time in jail. After their significant expertise in mitigation and negotiation, my case was dismissed! They kept me very well informed of the process, needed information and...
Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Strongest endorsement
I highly recommend Alex to anyone facing a difficult legal situation. I was being over-prosecuted, with law enforcement constantly pressuring me, and there was a real risk of charges being filed. Alex stepped in and successfully prevented any charges from moving forward. From the beginning, Alex was...
Posted by Jeremy | July 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Outstanding Service
Mr King and First Coast Criminal Defense exceeded all my expectations. From start to finish, they handled my case with the utmost professionalism, dedication, and legal savvy. Their team communicated clearly, treated me with respect, and made a difficult situation far less stressful. I always felt co...
Thank you for the kind review and 5-star rating. We are so glad our team was able to make a difficult time easier and that you felt supported throughout the process. It means a lot to know we exceeded your expectations. Wishing you all the best moving forward!
Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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Mr.King did an amazing job at my case and was able to get my battery case abandoned/dropped. I am so relieved and happy that I got a second chance at life. Next up is the expungement :) Thank yu so much Mr.King You are amazing at what yu do!
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad to hear you got the outcome you hoped for. It was our pleasure working with you. We wish you all the best moving forward!
Posted by Tom | January 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Super Attorneys!!
Alex King and his team are amazing! They walked me through the entire process of criminal procedure and were very attentive and always available to answer any questions I had. The entire team (Alex, Whitney, Alexis and Brock) made me feel as though I wasn’t just another case… I am a person! I’m an...
Thank you so much for this glowing review. We strive for the best possible outcome for our clients, and our strategy, in your case, paid off. Congratulations, and thank you again for taking the time to write this review.
"Alex is a great criminal defense attorney, and he brings to the table a wealth of knowledge like no other!"
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