DM Cantor

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  • Established in 1989
  • Firm Size 26
  • DM Cantor is a leading Arizona law firm specializing in Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Estate & Probate Law, with 8 Board-Certified Legal Specialists.

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    4.8/5.0 (77)
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
    Avvo Top Contributor
  • Super Lawyers Badge
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About this firm

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.
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Areas of Practice (52)

  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI And Vehicular Crimes
  • Sex Crimes
  • Fraud/Theft Crimes
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Assault/Violent Crimes
  • Drug Crimes
  • Crimes Against Property
  • Miscellaneous Crimes
  • Expunge/Restore Rights
  • Probation Violations
  • Forfeiture Cases
  • Juvenile Cases
  • Initial Appearance/Release & Extradition Hearings
  • Precharge “Investigation Stage” Cases
  • Probation/Sentence Termination
  • Post-Conviction Issues/Appeals
  • Adoption
  • Child Custody And Visitation
  • Child Support
  • Community Property
  • Divorce With Children
  • Divorce Without Children
  • Non-Parent Custody
  • Grandparent's Rights
  • Spousal Maintenance
  • Legal Definitions
  • Estate Planning
  • Wills and Related Documents
  • Durable Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Directives
  • Trusts and Trust Types
  • Successor Trustee Duties
  • Trust Administration
  • Stages After Death
  • Probate and Probate Types
  • Probate Executor and Personal Representative Duties
  • Estate and Probate Litigation
  • Guardianships and Conservatorships
  • Business Formation and Corporate Services
  • Assault And Battery – Plaintiff
  • DUI/DWI
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence And Neglect
  • Drug Violations
  • Family Law
  • Father’s Rights
  • Internet/Cyber Crime
  • Probate And Estate Administration
  • Same-Sex Family Law
  • Sex Offenses
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Traffic Violation
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David Michael Cantor: Attorney with DM Cantor
David Michael Cantor
Founding Partner
4.5
35 Reviews
Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense, Assault And Battery – Plaintiff, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Abduction, Sexual Abuse, Juvenile Criminal Law, Parental Kidnapping, Computer Crime, Computer Fraud, Corporate Criminal Law, Credit Fraud, Assault and Battery, Burglary, Capital Offenses, Criminal Appeals, Conspiracy, Fraud, Drivers License Suspension, Driving While Intoxicated, DUI/DWI, Expungements, Extortion, Extradition, Federal Criminal Law, Forgery, Habeas Corpus, Hit and Run, Homicide, Mail Fraud, Manslaughter, Money Laundering, Murder, Post-Conviction Remedies, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Shoplifting, Theft, Stalking, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Weapons Charges, Wire Fraud, Drug Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Drugs and Narcotics, Negligence Defense, Property Damage, RICO, White Collar Crime, Embezzlement, Internet/Cyber Crime, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crimes View More

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Elizabeth Estes: Attorney with DM Cantor
Elizabeth Estes
Managing Partner
5.0
2 Reviews
Phoenix, AZ

Trusts and Estates, Litigation, Probate & Trust Law, Real Estate, Business Law, Wills, Estate Planning, Family Law, Estate Administration View More

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Christine C. Whalin: Attorney with DM Cantor
Christine C. Whalin
Managing Partner / Criminal Law Practice
4.8
24 Reviews
Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense, Appellate Practice, Assault And Battery – Plaintiff, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Internet/Cyber Crime, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse, Traffic Violation, White Collar Crimes View More

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Nicholas Boca: Attorney with DM Cantor
Nicholas Boca
Managing Partner
5.0
129 Reviews
Phoenix, AZ

Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody And Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence And Neglect, Father’s Rights, Same-Sex Family Law View More

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Jason David Karpel: Attorney with DM Cantor
Jason David Karpel
Partner
4.9
73 Reviews
Phoenix, AZ

Business Law, Criminal Law, Litigation, Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Traffic Violation, White Collar Crimes, Assault & Battery – Plaintiff, Drug Violations, Internet/Cyber Crime, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse View More

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Daniel Wilcox: Attorney with DM Cantor
Daniel Wilcox
Partner / Director of Client Relations
5.0
11 Reviews
Phoenix, AZ

Family Law, Juvenile Law, Adoption, Child Custody And Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence And Neglect, Father’s Rights, Same-Sex Family Law View More

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Annabelle Abel: Attorney with DM Cantor
Annabelle Abel
Family Law Attorney
5.0
1 Review
Phoenix, AZ

Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody And Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence And Neglect, Father’s Rights, Same-Sex Family Law View More

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Manuel Alemany: Attorney with DM Cantor
Manuel Alemany
Criminal Defense Attorney
5.0
3 Reviews
Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Law, Traffic Violation, White Collar Crimes, Assault & Battery – Plaintiff, Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Internet/Cyber Crime, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse View More

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