Overview
DM Cantor provides legal services in Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Estate & Probate throughout Arizona. Our Criminal Defense Practice has more than 7,000 case victories, and includes 3 Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialists, our Family Law Practice is led by 6 Board-Certified Family Law Specialists, and our Estate & Probate Practice is led by 1 Board-Certified Estate & Trust Law Specialist.
Together, DM Cantor has 10 Arizona Board-Certified Specialists. We are AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and rank among the Nation's Top 1%. In 2026, DM Cantor was named Small and Medium-Sized Law Firm of the Year by AZ Business Magazine, and was recognized as a Top Workplace in Arizona by AZ Central."
Rankings
Regional
Phoenix
Tier
3
Phoenix
Family LawTier
3
Phoenix
Family Law MediationRankings
Regional
Phoenix
Tier
3
Phoenix
Family LawTier
3
Phoenix
Family Law MediationPractice Areas
DM Cantor has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- DUI
- Sex Crimes
- Fraud & Theft Crimes
- Criminal Defense for Assault, Homicide, and Violent Crimes
- Drug Crimes Defense
- Crimes Against Property
- Miscellaneous Crimes
- Expungement
- Probation Violation
- Criminal & Civil Forfeiture
- Juvenile Defense
- Initial Appearance/Release, & Extradition Hearings
- Pre-Charge / Pre-Indictment Stage
- Probation Termination/Sentencing Modification
- Post Conviction Issues/Appeals
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Theft
- Fraudulent Schemes
- Mortgage Fraud
- Forgery
- Extortion
- Money Laundering (State Violations)
- Money Laundering (Federal Charge)
- Bank, Mail and Wire Fraud (Federal)
- Illegally Conducting an Enterprise (State Charge)
- RICO (Federal Charge)
- Trafficking in Stolen Property
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Wills and Related Documents
- Durable Powers of Attorney
- Trusts and Trust types
- Successor Trustee Duties
- Trust Administration Stages
- Probate and Probate Types
- Probate Executor
- Estate and Probate Litigation
- Guardianships
- Business Services
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Adoption
- Child Custody / Parenting Time
- Child Support
- Legal Separations
- Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
- Property Division
- Same-Sex Family Law
- “Gray” Divorce
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Domestic Violence Issues
- Restraining Orders
- Annulments
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
DM Cantor proudly has 2 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Awards
DM Cantor is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, DM Cantor has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how DM Cantor continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Small and Medium-Sized Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Excellence in Law Awards, hosted by AZ Business Magazine
Number 1 in Criminal Defense/White Collar, by Ranking Arizona Magazine
Number 1 in DUI Law, by Ranking Arizona Magazine
Number 2 Top 10 Small Law Firms in Arizona, by Ranking Arizona Magazine
Number 3 in Family Law, by Ranking Arizona Magazine
Number 4 in Estate and Trust Law, by Ranking Arizona Magazine
Best Places to Work in Law, by Ranking Arizona Magazine
Offices & Contacts
Phoenix, AZ
40 North Central Avenue, Suite 2300
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States