“Victories” Definition: DM Cantor defines a “Victory” as follows: Cases resulting in a Complete Acquittal at Jury/Bench Trial; cases Dismissed after they were set for Jury/Bench Trial; cases Dismissed prior to being set for Jury/Bench Trial; Convictions Reversed on Appeal; Convictions Set Aside; Pre-Charge/Pre-Indictment cases where DM Cantor Prevented Charges from being filed; a Partial Acquittal at Jury/Bench Trial; cases in which Charges were Substantially Reduced; Professional Board & Title 9 Representation in which charges were Declined, Dismissed or Substantially Reduced; and, cases where Prison/Jail exposure or Civil Repercussions were Substantially Reduced.
Below is only a sampling of our Victories and not a complete list. Click on any of the buttons to view the type of charge and individual case results.

6,046

3,491

542

418

1,063

382

247

217

910

476

167

164

154

190

139

154

127

Your best chance of achieving a positive outcome in a criminal case is to hire a professional, experienced criminal defense attorney. David Michael Cantor is a very well respected Criminal Defense Attorney and accomplished DUI Defense Lawyer. David Michael Cantor has also been given the title of Certified Criminal Law Specialist per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization.

Voted #1 by Ranking Arizona 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, & 2025!

If you have been charged with DUI or another Criminal Offense you need expert representation that knows the courts, judges, and prosecutors that are against you. In addition, our firm is AV® rated (the highest possible rating) by Martindale Hubbell®, and are listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers®, Criminal Law Section.

Featured in Image (left to right):
Partner/Managing Attorney, Christine Whalin; Partner/Founder, David Michael Cantor; Partner, Joey Hamby.

Phoenix Criminal Lawyer | Arizona Criminal Law Specialists

Board Certified Arizona Criminal Law Specialization

As of the start of 2024, the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization listed only 54 Criminal Law Specialists in the entire State. Of these 62, only 41 are located in Maricopa County and are allowed to handle private cases. DM Cantor has 3 Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialists, the Most of any Law Firm in Arizona. When defending Criminal Allegations, it is critical to have as many Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialists on your Legal Team as is possible.

The Specialization process is so rigorous that only 31 current Criminal Law Specialists were Certified since the turn of the Century! In addition, All Specialists must be approved for Re-Certification every 5 years. At DM Cantor, our 3 Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists have conducted Jury Trials on countless Misdemeanor and Felony cases.

Our Phoenix Arizona Attorneys Specialize in Criminal Defense representation, and have practiced in the Phoenix area Criminal Justice System providing our Clients legal help for over 30 years! So, if you have been contacted by law enforcement, and were threatened with jail time, then you need legal representation from the highly-skilled Phoenix Criminal Law Attorneys at DM Cantor.

Every Misdemeanor or Felony Criminal case defended by DM Cantor includes at least 1 Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist on our Legal Team who is directly handling or supervising the Defense.

We wouldn’t have it any other way.

Athletes, Sports Agents, and Athletic Organizations

Attention Athletes, Sports Agents, and Athletic Organizations: DM Cantor and Cantor Law Group have represented past and present professional and amateur athletes, coaches, referees, and/or their family members from the following teams and organizations:

MLB:

Arizona Diamondbacks
Cincinnati Reds
Houston Astors
Cleveland Indians
Minnesota Twins
Boston Red Sox
Colorado Rockies
Florida Marlins
New York Mets
St. Louis Cardinals
Milwaukee Brewers
Kansas City Royals
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies
Detroit Tigers
Anaheim Angels
Chicago White Sox
Atlanta Braves
Chicago Cubs

NFL:

Arizona Cardinals
Jacksonville Jaguars
Houston Texans
New Orleans Saints
Detroit Lions
Houston Oilers
Tennessee Titans
Philadelphia Eagles
Kansas City Chiefs
San Francisco 49ers

NBA:

Phoenix Suns
New Jersey Nets
New Orleans Pelicans

NHL:

Phoenix Coyotes

MLS:

Real Salt Lake
Atlanta United F.C.

CFL:

Toronto Argonauts

WNBA:

Phoenix Mercury

NCAA:

Arizona State University
University of Arizona
Northern Arizona University

USA Olympic Team Members:

Wrestling
Swimming
Basketball
Baseball

Canadian Olympic Team Members:

Wrestling
Swimming

PGA Members

Indy Car Series Driver

NASCAR Series Driver

The Best Criminal Attorney Defense Team in Arizona

What are the factors to look for when you are deciding who the Best Criminal Defense Law Firm is in Phoenix, Arizona? Start by looking at the Defense Team’s overall experience, and who is the person that leads them. In the case of DM Cantor, the Firm was founded by David Michael Cantor, a Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist since 1999. David began his career at the Phoenix City Prosecutor’s Office as a Trial Attorney. While there, he amassed a record of 30 Jury Trial convictions with 0 losses. He then left and worked for a private Criminal Defense Firm for approximately 3-1/2 years, where he conducted almost 80 Criminal Defense Jury Trials. It was at that time that he formed his own Law Firm Specializing in Criminal Defense, and he assembled the Arizona Criminal Defense Team of DM Cantor. This Team knows both the DUI and Criminal laws inside and out, and whether you are fighting the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, the Arizona State Attorney General’s Office, or any of the City Prosecutor’s Offices, this is the Team you want on your side.