Christine C Whalin

Christine C Whalin

4.6
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

40 N. Central, Ste 2300, Phoenix, AZ

About Christine

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 19 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

DM Cantor

40 N. Central, Ste 2300, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

DM Cantor

40 N. Central, Ste. 2300, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

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Christine C Whalin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Russell | November 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely Helpful and Professional!!

Recently was charged with a DUI and Christine was able to find an issue with my stop which lead to a better result than what was offered by the prosecutor! So glad I went with her, since the first attorney I spoke with advised me to plea to the charge.

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Christine C Whalin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Gross

Unknown lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Christine is a truly gifted criminal defense attorney. Christine has seen everything, works at lightning speed, and has an incredible ability to analyze the strengths of each case. She has a gift for strategy and pinpointing the critical issue in the case that breaks it wide open. Christine is truly deserving of the Criminal Law Specialist title. I would recommend Christine to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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Eric Wootton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Christine is an extremely capable criminal-defense attorney. She is very smart and her mind operates at blazing fast speeds - allowing her to break down legal strategy and form counter-attacks before her opponent knows what hit them. Christine is also able to organize and focus teams of defense-attorneys on single cases - creating a huge advantage for the clients lucky enough to retain her."

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Omer Gurion

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I consider myself lucky to have worked with Christine for over two years. She is a tough, talented, and tenacious defender of her clients’ rights in court, and the results she is able to obtain for her clients are amazing. You would be lucky to have Christine representing you or your loved one in any criminal proceeding. I highly endorse her."

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Shannon McShay

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Christine Whalin is one of the most impressive attorneys I have ever worked with. She is a fantastic litigator who always strives to obtain the best outcome for her clients. I absolutely endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Karpel

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Christine is one of the most intelligent attorneys I have ever met. I have had the pleasure of working with Christine on several matters and I learn something new every time. Christine is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist who is aggressive, honest, respected, intelligent and caring. She is has an incredible reputation with lawyers and judges. She is always updated on new laws and changes within the law. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Boca

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Christine on several matters. Christine is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist who is exceptionally skilled, professional and ethical. Christine's clients benefit from her tireless work ethic, substantial trial experience and impressive legal knowledge. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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David Maletta

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Christine is hard working, diligent, and aggressive lawyer."

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Joey Hamby

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Christine for the past few years. She is a dedicated defense attorney who uses her sharp intellect and years of trial experience to get her clients the best results possible. Christine is an outstanding attorney."

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Elizabeth Mullins

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Christine for the entirety of our careers. She is the consummate professional. She is thorough and efficient, obtaining great results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Goebel

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Christine in private practice for several years. Christine is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist who is passionate and diligent in her representation of all of her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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Aaron Crane

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a certified specialist and an excellent litigator who is always empathetic towards her clients."

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Eric Wootton

Unknown lawyer

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Joey Hamby

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Jonathan Hupp

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Jennifer Listemann

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Michael Alarid

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David Maletta

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Jonathan Goebel

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Elizabeth Mullins

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona, Arizona Business Journal

2025

Finalist for Lawyer of the Year, Excellence in Law Awards

2021

Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Certified Criminal Law Specialist, State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner/Managing Attorney, DM Cantor

2007 - 2010

Attorney, Maricopa County Public Defender's Office

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Law Offices of Charles M. Thomas

Associations

2018 - Present

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

2010 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2017 - 2017

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Sample of Legal Cases

State v. MM

Not Guilty - All Charges

State v. CD

Not Guilty - All Charges

State v. MO

Not Guilty - All Charges

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Education

2006

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

In House Seminar

Police Contact on College Campuses

Publications

2009

For The Defense Clearing your clients arrest record using A.R.S. 13-4051

Languages

English

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