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: 05/19/2026
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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 a Criminal & DUI Defense law firm which includes (3) Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. We have achieved over 7,000+ criminal case victories and over 170+ Jury Trial Complete Acquittals, Not Guilty/All Charges.
During our time in practice, we have achieved a long record of securing successful results for our clients who are dealing with complex legal challenges involving any of the following:
• DUI and vehicular crimes
• Sex crimes
• Fraud and theft
• White collar crimes
• Assault, homicide and violent crimes
• Drug crimes
• Probation violations
• Juvenile offenses
• All other types of felonies and misdemeanors
In addition to superior defense counsel, we also offer a full range of effective post-conviction relief services, including expungements and sentence modifications as well as appeals.
Regarded as among the leading criminal defense attorneys in the country, our lawyers have earned numerous top rankings and endorsements. Several of our attorneys are AV Preeminent peer-review rated,* the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell. Other distinctions include designations on The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 list, Top 1% Attorney designations and other accolades. Perhaps more importantly, we have also received "Superb" ratings on Avvo along with numerous testimonials and referrals from our satisfied clients.
This level of success is the direct result of our in-depth legal knowledge and outstanding trial abilities coupled with our unwavering focus on helping our clients obtain the favorable outcomes they expect efficiently and cost-effectively.
To find out more about how we can best advocate on your behalf and help you fight the charges you face, you can contact DM Cantor by calling our law office or visiting our website to schedule a free initial consultation.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review RatingsTM fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
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: 602-857-9440
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.dmcantor.com
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