Amber J. Sanders

Amber J. Sanders is an Associate Attorney with Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. and a proud South Florida native. She brings a disciplined, client-focused approach to her practice and a strong commitment to representing individuals and families facing serious legal challenges.

Ms. Sanders earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University and her Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Legal Studies from Saint Leo University. Her graduate capstone examined the relationship between the criminal justice system and minority communities, further shaping her understanding of the human impact of the law.

She earned her Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law, where she served as Class President for the Class of 2025 and held leadership roles in the Student Bar Association and the Black Law Students Association. She also competed on the Mock Trial Team and completed the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute, an intensive trial advocacy program focused on real-world courtroom skills, including case strategy, witness examination, and persuasive presentation. She was recognized twice as a Law Student Leader for her contributions during law school.

Before law school, Ms. Sanders worked as a paralegal with the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, where she gained valuable experience supporting clients through difficult and often life-changing legal matters. That background continues to inform her work and strengthen her commitment to thoughtful, effective advocacy.

Ms. Sanders joined Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. as a Law Clerk and became an Associate Attorney following her admission to the Florida Bar. 

She is a member of the Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Law Association, the F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association, the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association, and the American Association for Justice.