Jason Bowles is the defense attorney who represented Hannah Gutierrez Reed in the recent Rust trial. He started his career as a federal prosecutor, and now as a private defense attorney has tried numerous high profile white collar and corruption cases, murders, violent and drug crimes, and represented hundreds of people who have been accused. He also represents individuals and families in civil wrong death cases. Bowles is frequently called upon by other lawyers to assist or handle cases going to trial. Before private practice, he served as a prosecutor and defense attorney in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, reserve and national guard. Bowles practices throughout the southwestern United States, primarily in New Mexico and Texas.