Jason David Karpel - Phoenix, AZ
Attorney at DM Cantor
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Phoenix, AZ
40 N Central Ave Suite 2300 Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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13
Years
Experience
Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 10/23/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
Attorney Information
Overview
Jason Karpel was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. After high school, he attended Arizona State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Drawn to Arizona, Jason remained in the state to attend law school, where he served as a teaching assistant and worked for a criminal defense firm. Upon graduating, he immediately passed the Arizona Bar Exam and began pursuing his lifelong passion for criminal defense.
Jason joined DM Cantor in 2017 and became a partner in 2023. In 2025, he achieved Board Certification in Criminal Law through the State Bar of Arizona and also became a Board-Certified DUI Specialist through the National College of DUI Defense. Jason is one of only three attorneys in Arizona to hold dual board certifications in both Criminal Law and DUI Defense.
Throughout his career, Jason has exclusively practiced criminal defense. He is a highly effective, aggressive, and accomplished trial attorney who handles a wide range of cases, including homicides, sex crimes, drug offenses, DUI cases, vehicular crimes, and appeals. Jason has completed more than 75 jury trials to verdict and has been recognized as a Southwest Super Lawyers “Super Lawyer” from 2020 through 2026.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Avvo Client choice award, 2016 - 2021
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2020 - 2026
- Martindale-Hubbell Client Choice Award, 2018 - 2020
- Top 40 trial attorneys under 40 years old
- 10 best attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Other Sources of Feedback About Jason David Karpel
Included on the 2027 Southwest Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2025 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southwest Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Phoenix, Arizona
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Arizona State University
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner / Director of Attorney Development
Past Positions
- Schill Law Group, Associate Attorney, 2015 - 2017
- Guy Brown, PLLC, Attorney, 2014 - 2015
- Law Office of Benjamin Taylor, Associate Attorney/Law Clerk, 2011 - 2013
- Lowis & Gellen, LLP, Law Clerk, 2011
Languages
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Russian
Bar Admissions
- Arizona
Specialties and Certifications
- Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization
- Board-Certified DUI Specialist, National College of DUI Defense
Other Affiliations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- State Bar of Arizona, Criminal Law Section
- National College for DUI Defense
- Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
- Maricopa County Bar Association
- Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
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Contact
40 N Central Ave
Suite 2300
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone Number: 602-857-9440
Email: Send a message
Hours: Open 24/7
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