David Michael Cantor is a Defense Attorney and a Certified Criminal Law Specialist, per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization Plus the Firm is AV® rated (the highest possible rating) by Martindale Hubbell®, and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers®, Criminal Law Section.
The Cantor Defense Team of Criminal Defense Attorneys is highly versed in all areas of criminal law, including computer crimes, conspiracy, charges of attempt of a crime, facilitation, custodial interference, and other felonies and misdemeanors.
WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN KNOWING MORE ABOUT CRIMINAL DEFENSE THAN THE PROSECUTION AND POLICE OFFICERS!
The Cantor Defense Attorney Team consists of mostly former State, County and City prosecutors from a wide range of Arizona jurisdictions. Our team has over 100 years of combined jury trial experience. We will aggressively defend your case in the courts.
The Cantor Defense Attorney Team is The Pinnacle of Representation! ™
We have extensive experience in the use of forensic science tools, such as DNA testing, blood analysis, serology and bodily fluids testing and a wide range of state-of-the-art tests that can strengthen your defense. We also have numerous expert witnesses at our disposal that can be brought in when necessary. Our goal is a complete acquittal or reduction of the charges.
David Michael Cantor was selected as a top 100 trial lawyer in 2007 by the American Association of Trial Lawyers®.
It is important to hire an AV® rated law firm (the highest possible rating by Martindale Hubbell®). Also David Michael Cantor is a Defense Attorney and a Certified Criminal Law Specialist, per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. In addition, the Firm and all of its lawyers are listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers®. At DM Cantor, the majority of our Attorneys are ex-Prosecutors, and all of our Defense Attorneys know the system well. For a free initial consultation, call us at 602-307-0808, or click here to contact us now.
The Cantor Defense Team of criminal defense lawyers offer The Pinnacle of Representation!™ in all courts in the Phoenix metro area, including Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Fountain Hills, Buckeye, Avondale, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Surprise, Sun City, El Mirage and throughout the State of Arizona.
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We are an AV® rated law firm (the highest possible rating by Martindale Hubbell®). Also David Michael Cantor is a criminal defense lawyer in Arizona, and a Certified Criminal Law Specialist, per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. In addition, the Firm and all of its lawyers are listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers®. At DM Cantor, the majority of our Attorneys are ex-Prosecutors, and all of our criminal Lawyers in Arizona know the system well.
The Collateral Consequences Of An Criminal Conviction
The effects of a Criminal conviction can be devastating. Even if a person is to receive Probation with no Jail, or a small Jail or Prison sentence, after they are released there will be lifelong effects on the Defendant. This can involve Lifetime Probation; job restrictions; apartment/dormitory restrictions or prohibitions; Professional Licenses being Revoked; loss or severe restriction of internet privileges; etc. Check the link below for information regarding what Collateral Consequences you or a loved one might be facing.
Click to see Comprehensive List and Explanation of Collateral Consequences regarding a Criminal Conviction
Mitigation
When it comes to “Mitigation” regarding a charge of Criminal, it is important to start that process right away. Not only can this help us with potentially convincing a Prosecutor to not file charges in the first place, but it may reduce the level of charges that they ultimately file. In addition, if there is a conviction later, this can be used to help reduce any type of Sentence if there is a “Range.” The Mitigating Factors which are considered by both the Prosecutor and the Courts includes Statutory and Non-Statutory elements.
Many items that we routinely include in our Mitigation Packages include Psychosexual Risk Evaluations; Polygraphs; Neuro-Psychological Evaluations; Counseling records; substance abuse Treatment and/or Rehabilitation; and a complete history of a person’s background. This can include Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), medical records, Counseling records, etc. Lastly. we often include what’s known as a “Proportionality Review/Sentencing Disparity” analysis in which we can show the Prosecutor and Court that similarly-situated Defendants received low Sentences. Click the link below to see a more detailed list of both Statutory and Non-Statutory Mitigating Factors.
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Work with a DM Cantor Phoenix Criminal Lawyer Today For a Free Consultation
For a free consultation and free case evaluation with one of our Phoenix Criminal Lawyers and Criminal Defense Lawyers, call our 24 hour Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyers Hotline at 602-307-0808 , or click here for a free consultation on any criminal cases. Our aggressive Criminal Lawyers always offer free consultations for an initial visit with our Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorneys. We are often considered to be the “best Criminal Defense Lawyer”.