Adrian Alonso was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where he graduated from Monsignor Edward Pace High School. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Miami. While in college, Adrian was a tutor working with high school students studying for their college entrance exams and ESL students developing their English language skills. He was also involved in a number of student film and theater projects throughout his time at the University of Miami, principally as a writer.

After college, Adrian attended the University of Miami School of Law. In his second year, he was selected to serve as a Dean's Fellow in the School's Academic Achievement Program. As a Dean's Fellow, he held review sessions and provided one-on-one assistance to students taking a first-year property law course. Adrian also took part in the School's Litigation Skills program, where he worked with experienced trial attorneys and judges to train for litigation practice both in and out of the courtroom. During and after law school, Adrian clerked with a litigator in Houston, Texas, and interned with the Florida Bankers Association.

Now admitted to the Florida Bar and working as a first-year attorney with Hightower, Adrian specializes in first-party property litigation. Outside of the office, Adrian spends time reading and enjoying the outdoors.