Alan S. Becker (February 9, 1946 – July 4, 2020) was an American lawyer, politician, educator, and writer. Becker was born in Brooklyn, in New York City. He went to Brooklyn College. Becker received his Juris Doctor degree from University of Miami School of Law and was admitted to the Florida bar in 1969. He worked in the office of the Florida Attorney General and as an assistant public defender from 1969 to 1972. Becker lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and taught at the University of Miami School of Law and Keiser University. Becker also wrote a book about rules of evidence and another book about successful people in different areas like politics, the arts, and business. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from November 7, 1972, to November 7, 1978. He was a Democrat. Becker died from cancer at his home in Southwest Ranches, Florida. Notes 1946 births 2020 deaths Lawyers from Brooklyn Politicians from Brooklyn Politicians from Fort Lauderdale, Florida People from Southwest Ranches, Florida Florida lawyers Writers from Brooklyn Writers from Fort Lauderdale, Florida Brooklyn College alumni University of Miami School of Law alumni University of Miami faculty Democratic Party members of the Florida House of Representatives Deaths from cancer in Florida 20th-century American politicians 21st-century American male writers 20th-century American lawyers 20th-century American male writers Public defenders