How much does it cost to hire David for a car accidents case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does David offer a free consultation?

David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.

How long do car accidents cases in Arizona typically take?

Simple car accidents matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can David take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?

David is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with David?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is David accepting new car accidents clients right now?

David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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David Michael Cantor, Car Accidents Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona

Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Consumer, and Criminal Defense · 4.0/5 rating from 8 verified client reviews

Founding PartneratDm Cantor

Phoenix, AZ

Practicing car accidents in Phoenix since 1989.

37+: Years practicing
4.0 ★: 8 client reviews
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David Michael Cantor is a founding partner based in Phoenix, AZ. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Consumer, and Criminal Defense. David has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dm Cantor. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 8 client reviews.

Based in: Phoenix, AZ
Experience: over 37 years
Known for: Car Accidents · Consumer · Criminal Defense

Handles Car Accidents, Consumer, and Criminal Defense matters from Phoenix, AZ.
Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters David takes on

David concentrates on car accidents, consumer, criminal defense, drug crimes, and dui/dwi. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Car Accidents cases in Phoenix, Arizona

David takes car accidents matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Consumer cases in Phoenix, Arizona

David takes consumer matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Phoenix, Arizona

David takes criminal defense matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Drug Crimes cases in Phoenix, Arizona

David takes drug crimes matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

DUI/DWI cases in Phoenix, Arizona

David takes dui/dwi matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet David Michael Cantor — car accidents lawyer in Phoenix

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. 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.

Our team of defense attorneys pride themselves in obtaining the best results for our clients. The criminal lawyers with DM Cantor enjoy an excellent reputation as aggressive Arizona Criminal and DUI Lawyers. Our reputation with our clients and throughout the Legal Community exists is because of our aggressiveness, integrity, honesty, and professionalism. Many Phoenix Criminal Lawyers claim to be aggressive, yet they fail to follow through. Contact DM Cantor and speak to a Criminal Attorney in Arizona about your case.

David Michael Cantor started his Criminal Defense career as a Tempe DUI Lawyer. By utilizing the many years of experience, our firm implements the best DUI defense strategies to help clients beat a DUI in Arizona. We have documented over 5,000 case victories, of which, Over 3,000 are DUI case wins in the State of Arizona. If you want to beat a DUI in Arizona, give us a call for a Free Consultation. If you are in the middle of a DUI stop, please call our 24 hour Emergency DUI Lawyer number 623-292-3782.

We handle all variety of criminal court cases including: Arizona DUI / DWI, Extreme DUI and Aggravated DUI, Vehicular Crimes, Homicide, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft Crimes, Assault Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Appeals and more.

Our Law Firm has many years of experience with DUI defense in the cities of Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Peoria, Glendale, Goodyear and across the State of Arizona.

As a top Criminal Lawyer we cover all Courts in Arizona including: Phoenix City Court, Scottsdale City Court, Glendale City Court, Tempe City Court, Mesa Municipal Court, and more. To view our Complete List of Arizona Courts, If you have a case in a City Court or Justice Court, please give us a call as we’d like to speak with you as soon as possible regarding your upcoming court date. Our 24 Hour Emergency Lawyer Hotline Phone Number is 623-292-3782, please call us if you need legal assistance.

Additional Information about Top Rated Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney David Cantor

David Michael Cantor is also a member of Cantor Law Group, PLLC (a separate and distinct law firm which emphasizes only Family Law) and Cantor Injury Lawyers, PLLC (a separate and distinct law firm which emphasizes only Personal Injury Law). Some of David Michael Cantor’s high profile cases include:

• The dismissal with prejudice of capital murder charges (on the eve of trial) against Lisa Randall, a grandmother and daycare provider falsely accused of killing a baby in her care.

• The Michael Gherman Wal-Mart double capital murder trial.

• The rejection of criminal charges against Valinda Jo Elliott (the woman who became lost in the forest and set a signal fire which ultimately became the Rodeo-Chediski fire – burning more than five hundred thousand (500,000) acres and four hundred and forty (440) homes)

• The dismissal of charges against Richard Simmons (who was accused of slapping a rather large “cage fighter” that was taunting Mr. Simmons at the Sky Harbor Airport).

• The declining of filing charges against Sgt. Patrick Haab (an off-duty Army Reservist who took seven (7) illegal immigrants into custody at gunpoint because they had charged at him from the desert, at night, near a local highway rest stop).

David has represented numerous professional athletes in high profile cases such as Michael Beasley (NBA basketball player for the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat), Brittney Griner (WNBA basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury) and B.K. Kim (MLB baseball player for the Arizona Diamondbacks). The David Michael Cantor Defense Team takes pride in being knowledgeable in all areas of forensic sciences. This includes DNA technology; Computer Forensics; Latent Fingerprint technology; Ballistics; Drug Recognition technology; Serology and Bodily Fluids testing; Blood, Breath and Urine Alcohol testing methods; Gas Chromatography and Infra-Red Mass-Spectrometry. In addition, the Cantor Criminal Defense Team has an extensive law library with research materials regarding FBI, Department of Public Safety, State and Local Police investigation manuals.

Notable Attributes of Arizona Criminal Attorney David Michael Cantor

• Certified Criminal Law Specialist since 1999 – per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization

• AV® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers® – Criminal Trial Section

• Voted Nation’s Top 1% Attorney by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel 2015-2017

• Voted Top 10 Attorney National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

• Voted Top 10 DUI/DWI Law Firm by American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

• Voted Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the American Trial Lawyers Association® 2007, 2011 – 2015

• Voted Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer by the American Society of Legal Advocates® 2014

• Voted 10.0 Superb Rating for Criminal Defense on AVVO

• Voted #1 DUI Team (2020) by Ranking Arizona

• Voted Superior DUI Attorney by National Advocacy for DUI Defense

• Received Client Satisfaction Award by American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys 2014 & 2015

• Voted the only Arizona Lawyer listed in the inaugural Southwest Super Lawyers® & again in the 2019 publication for Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI

• Former City of Phoenix Assistant City Prosecutor

• Instructed the Fourth Annual DUI Conference for Judges

• Former Trial Instructor at the Phoenix Police Academy

• Former Instructor at the Arizona MVD Hearing Office Teaching Administrative Law Judges

• Member of the National College for DUI Defense

• National Executive Committee Member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Criminal Law Section (1999 – 2000)

• Member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association

• Member of the Maricopa County Bar Association

• Member of the American Bar Association

• Member of the American Bar Foundation

• Life Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• Life Member Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

• Lifetime Charter Member Best Attorneys of America

• Charter Member of Trial Masters

• Founding Member of American Association of Premier DUI Lawyers

• Assistant Wrestling Coach at Chaparral High School

• Board Member ASU Sun Devil Wrestling Inner Circle

• Past Executive Board Member of Home Base Youth Services

• Co-Founder of Firebird Wrestling Club

• Speaker at the State Bar of Arizona’s “Ethics Issues for the 21st Century Lawyer” seminar.

How David handles car accidents matters

Who David represents

David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, consumer, and criminal defense matters in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

University of Arizona
J.D. · 1988
Arizona State University B.S. Psychology Arizona State University
B.S. Sociology · 1986

Jurisdictions

David's state bar admissions

U.S. Court of Appeal
2007 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
2000 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1991 · ACTIVE
Arizona
1989 · ACTIVE

David studied at J.D. in University of Arizona and B.S. Sociology in Arizona State University B.S. Psychology Arizona State University.

Law school and academic background

David completed J.D. in University of Arizona and B.S. Sociology in Arizona State University B.S. Psychology Arizona State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

David has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

David's professional memberships and bar associations

East Valley, Maricopa County and American
Member, Criminal Law Section) Bar Associations State Bar of Arizona (Member, Criminal Law Section) American College of Barristers (Senior Counsel) National Criminal Justice Association American Association for Justice (Member, National Executive Committee · membership
of the Arizona Justice Project
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Locations

David Michael Cantor's office in Phoenix

David's primary office is at Two Renaissance, 40 N. Central Avenue, Suite 2300, Phoenix, AZ, 85004. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Dm Cantor

Two Renaissance, 40 N. Central Avenue, Suite 2300

Phoenix, AZ 85004

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Client feedback

Client reviews of David Michael Cantor — 4.0/5 rating from 8 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of David. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in Phoenix.

4.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire David Michael Cantor — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new car accidents attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Phoenix, Arizona

A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David

David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in car accidents practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every car accidents matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about David Michael Cantor

How much does it cost to hire David for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in Arizona typically take?
Simple car accidents matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?
David is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new car accidents clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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