David Ahl

David Ahl is a skilled trial and appellate attorney who joined Feldman & Royle, Attorneys at Law, PLLC, in 2024 after an accomplished career as a state and federal prosecutor. As a former homicide and sex crimes prosecutor, he managed complex and high-profile cases, including death-penalty litigation that reached the United States Supreme Court. His trial experience includes first-degree murder, sexual assault, white-collar crimes, child exploitation, aggravated assaults, armed robberies, vehicular crimes, and DUIs, earning him multiple awards for his achievements. At the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Phoenix, David prosecuted federal offenses such as drug distribution, human smuggling, child exploitation, and financial crimes. He collaborated with federal agencies, including the FBI, DEA, IRS, Homeland Security, and Border Patrol, and served as a Human Trafficking Coordinator, leading investigations into large-scale trafficking organizations.

David’s appellate background is extensive, with oral arguments before the Arizona Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and briefs submitted to the United States Supreme Court. Trained in digital forensics and criminal investigations, he uses his deep knowledge to identify weaknesses in government cases and craft effective defense strategies, making him a formidable advocate for his clients.