DM Cantor

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  • Established in 1989
  • Firm Size 25
  • 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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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.

Areas of Practice (21)

  • DUI and Vehicular Crimes
  • Sex Crimes
  • Drug Crimes
  • Fraud / Theft Crimes
  • Assault, Homicide, Violent Crimes
  • Precharge “Investigation Stage”
  • Post Conviction Issues/Appeals
  • Burglary / Crimes Against Property
  • Miscellaneous Crimes
  • Expunge / Restore Rights
  • Probation Violations
  • Probation Termination
  • Sentence Modification
  • Forfeiture Cases
  • Release Hearings & Extradition
  • Juvenile Cases
  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Estate Planning
  • Wills and Probate
  • Child Custody

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Criminal Defense, Assault, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Abduction, Child 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 View More

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4.8/5.0 (100 reviews)
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  • Analytical Capability

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  • Judgment

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  • Communication

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  • Legal Experience

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Mr. Nicholas David Boca by a Partner on 04/03/17 in Family Law

  • 4.8/5.0 Review for David Michael Cantor by a Partner on 04/14/14 in Criminal Defense

    Mr. Cantor is a good criminal defense attorney and generally of good ethics. There are rare instances when Mr. Cantor's approach to a case seems to go significantly beyond the bounds of the rules.

  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Mr Connor Moore by a Principal on 05/11/26 in Family Law

    This attorney is a skilled and effective litigator. I recently retired and I have been sending many of my post-retirement referrals to Connor.

  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Nicholas Walters by a Partner on 04/10/26 in Family Law

    My involvement with Nicholas was when he and I were opposing counsel in a case several years ago. He was very professional and easy to work with in a high-conflict family law case.

  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Ms. Christine C. Whalin by a Partner on 03/13/17 in Criminal Defense

  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Ms. Christine C. Whalin by a Sole Practitioner on 03/09/17 in Criminal Defense

    I have known Ms. Whalin and worked on several criminal cases with her. I find her to be well prepared; most knowledgeable about the law and well versed in the facts of each case. She presents facts and law in a calm and thorough manner. Additional... Read more

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Ms. Christine C. Whalin by a Sole Practitioner on 08/29/15 in Criminal Defense

  • 4.4/5.0 Review for Mr. Nicholas David Boca by a Attorney on 06/13/17 in Family Law

  • 4.2/5.0 Review for Lisa Monnette by a Senior Partner on 04/10/26 in Family Law

  • 4.2/5.0 Review for Nicholas Walters by a Attorney on 04/10/26 in Family Law

    Mr. Walters is a well-respected, competent family law attorney in Maricopa County. Mr. Walters conducts himself and communicates in a professional manner and is a pleasure to work with.

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