DM Cantor - Phoenix, AZ
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Phoenix, AZ
40 N. Central Ave. Ste. 2300 Phoenix, AZ 85004
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- 16 Super Lawyers®
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12
Years
Experience
Phoenix Criminal Defense Law Firm
Updated: 07/16/2026
Reviews
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Hired Law firm 2024-2025No don't do it! They are false during initial intake and then ignored all issues that I was clear needed attention before I hired them. Then did not work on my behalf and denied what was agreed to again after intake? The 2 lawyers & why did I have to pay 2? Never learned the customer is always right like the rest of us? Legal malpractice is what it is called when the lawyer refuses to do anything and then said "You should hire another lawyer to do that work for you"? Fired soon after
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Hired Law firm 2012-2020Excellent service. I have had the best experience over the years with this firm, especially David Cantor and Christine Whalin. Could not recommend more.
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Hired Law firm 2018-2020Cantor Law Group was amazing! David Cantor and Nik Boca were phenomenal with with family law. My family is so appreciative of their work.
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Hired Law firm 2019-2020Great law firm. They helped my nephew fight against false allegations of sexual assault. The attorneys were responsive and professional.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Firm Information
Overview
DM Cantor is located in the heart of downtown Phoenix in the Two Renaissance Building, occupying the 3 upper-level floors in a beautiful, state-of-the-art office within walking distance of the courts. As one of Arizona's most recognized and accomplished law firms, DM Cantor has built a reputation for exceptional legal representation, outstanding results, and unwavering client advocacy.
Our firm provides comprehensive legal services in Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Estate & Probate, representing clients throughout Phoenix and across Arizona. Our criminal defense team alone has achieved more than 7,000 case victories, and includes three (3) Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists certified by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. Our Family Law Department is led by five (5) highly experienced Family Law Specialists dedicated to guiding clients through complex domestic relations matters with skill, compassion, and strategic advocacy. Many of our attorneys are AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and ranked among the Nation's Top 1%.
DM Cantor's commitment to excellence has earned statewide and national recognition. Most notably, the firm was named Small and Medium-Sized Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Excellence in Law Awards, hosted by AZ Business Magazine. The firm also received six (6) top-tier rankings in Ranking Arizona 2026, including: #1 in Criminal Defense/White Collar, #1 in DUI Law, #3 in Family Law, #4 in Estate & Trust Law, #2 Top 10 Small Law Firms in Arizona, and Best Places to Work in Law. In addition, DM Cantor was recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace in Arizona by AZ Central-Top Workplaces, reflecting the firm's commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture alongside outstanding client service.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
DM Cantor selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Abel, Annabelle On a Super Lawyers® List
- Boca, Nicholas D. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Burz, Rebekah On a Super Lawyers® List
- Callese, Dominic On a Super Lawyers® List
- Campbell, David On a Super Lawyers® List
- Cantor, David M. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Dodd, Leah On a Super Lawyers® List
- Karpel, Jason D. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Moore, Connor W. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Owen, Travis J. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Sinning, Gregory C. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Stephenson, Kyle On a Super Lawyers® List
- Szpakowski, Amanda On a Super Lawyers® List
- Whalin, Christine On a Super Lawyers® List
- Wilcox, Daniel On a Super Lawyers® List
- Wohlgemuth, Karen On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- Certified Criminal Law Specialist, January 1, 1999 - Present
- AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Voted Nation’s Top 1% Attorney by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- Voted Top 10 Attorney National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Voted Top 10 DUI/DWI Law Firm by American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
- Voted Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the American Trial Lawyers Association® 2007, 2011 – 2015
- Voted Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer by the American Society of Legal Advocates® 2014
- Voted 10.0 Superb Rating for Criminal Defense on AVVO
- Voted Superior DUI Attorney by National Advocacy for DUI Defense
- Received Client Satisfaction Award by American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys 2014 & 2015
- Voted the only Arizona Lawyer listed in the inaugural Southwest Super Lawyers® publication for Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- Former City of Phoenix Assistant City Prosecutor
- Instructed the Fourth Annual DUI Conference for Judges
- Former Trial Instructor at the Phoenix Police Academy
- Former Instructor at the Arizona MVD Hearing Office Teaching Administrative Law Judges
- Member of the National College for DUI Defense
- National Executive Committee Member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Criminal Law Section (1999 – 2000)
- Member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
- Member of the Maricopa County Bar Association
- Member of the American Bar Association
- Life Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Life Member Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- Lifetime Charter Member Best Attorneys of America
- Charter Member of Trial Masters
- Founding Member of American Association of Premier DUI Lawyers
- Super Lawyers, 2007 - 2015
Attorneys
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David Michael Cantor
Founding Partner
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Christine Whalin
Partner/Managing Attorney
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Jason Karpel
Partner/Director of Attorney Development
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Dominic Callese
Criminal Defense Attorney
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David Campbell
Criminal Defense Attorney
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Leah Dodd
Criminal Defense Attorney
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Contact
40 N. Central Ave.
Ste. 2300
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone Number: 602-857-9440
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Website: http://www.dmcantor.com
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