David Black

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David Black

also known as David A. Black

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

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

40 North Central Avenue, Suite 1850, Phoenix, AZ

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About David

Biography

Do you need a criminal or DUI lawyer in Phoenix? Call us today for a free consultation - 480-418-5319

Do you need a criminal or DUI lawyer in Phoenix? Call us today for a free consultation - 480-418-5319

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Mr. Black handles all varieties of criminal matters, from misdemeanors to major felonies and from arraignment through appeal.

18 years | 1,500 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Pro bono

2 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 8 years

State: California

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 18 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David A. Black

40 North Central Avenue, Suite 1850, Phoenix, AZ, 85004-4436

dbphoenixcriminallawyer.com

Online Presence

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David Black's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The BEST criminal defense attorney!

I had never been in legal trouble before and never expected to need a criminal defense attorney. The matter I faced was not criminal in nature, but it had implications for an ongoing family court situation, so it was extremely important that everything was handled carefully and we couldn’t take any c...hances. Mr. Black went above and beyond to make sure every angle was covered. He even contacted my family attorney and consulted with a colleague to ensure everything was handled properly from a family court standpoint. Mr. Black was extremely responsive. I emailed him on Super Bowl night and he replied right away just to acknowledge he had received it. He responds to texts quickly and communicates in a way that feels approachable, which is rare and almost unheard of with any attorney I have ever worked with. Mr. Black is well spoken, professional, courteous, and compassionate. Most importantly, he worked very hard for my case. During a very stressful time in my life, his calm demeanor helped tremendously. What can I say — this man understands the assignment. We won! I could not have asked for a better attorney to represent me and make my voice heard in court. Thank you, Mr. Black and your Team!

Posted by John | September 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Five Star Performance

When my son was arrested, I had no idea where to start. After hearing scare tactics from another attorney, I received a call back from David (on a weekend!!!) and he was both calm and reassuring. A former prosecutor, he knew his way around the court system and the outcome was wonderful. He took bot...h my calls and my sons calls with any questions that we had. Highly recommend hiring David for any criminal defense needs.

Posted by Greg | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Greg

We met with David and Bill Wynn his associate. They agreed to take our new drug case with priors. After several months and inpatient counseling and a series of negative drug tests, Bill was able to negotiate a very positive out come that put me on probation rather than several years in DOC. Their pro...fessionalism and staff was excellent and their fees were very competitive. Highly recommend anyone contact this firm for any criminal case as they are outstanding attorneys and good people to do business with..

Posted by Jeffrey | August 05, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Demonstrates all charecteristics I am Truely proud to call a friend: Trustworthy, Dependable, Life-saving,as well as, Affordable

David has been my go to attorney since 2011. Honestly I refer to him as a gift from God, my first case was proving my innocence; my word against two officers, had two paid attorneys and a public defender in the first 15 months of the case. I literally contacted the entire white pages criminal defense... section, I had an obligation to myself to find the best representation for the sticky situation I found myself in. Odds were stacked against me, yet despite circumstances, fact remained I was wrongfully accused and trial was my only option. Then, I was blessed, I made contact with David and hired him there shortly after. No joke, it took a matter of weeks and my fears of losing my twenties(minimum, plea sat stern at 5-9years, 7.5 presumptive) was put at ease. The outcome was beyond what I saw to be possible prior to connecting with David, class 4 dropped, prison no longer on the table. For obvious reasons, I hired him for my future cases and he continuously obtains an outcome beyond my expectations. I highly recommend, Attorney David Black, for any criminal allegations life places on your lap.

Posted by Jeremy | November 28, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Recommend without Reservation

David represented me when I had been charged with reckless endangerment involving excessive speed on a motorcycle. Initially I tried working with a public defender but found that I couldn't live with the plea bargain the public defender and district attorney's office were considering. I found David... on his website and after talking to him on the phone made an appointment to talk with him about representing me. David was very accessible, took his time, and explained my options carefully and clearly. As a former prosecutor he understood the inner workings of the justice system in Phoenix and was able to help me understand my realities - what was possible, what was likely, and what was unlikely. David told me exactly what he believed he could accomplish for me which was a probationary period and terms I could live with and a real possibility that I could avoid a permanent felony on my record. His fees were reasonable.d and also manageable. David worked quickly on my case, did exactly what he said he would do and when there were "red tape" issues in the D.A.'s office he took care of those quickly. David was always available when I called or got back to me as soon as possible. I felt like he really cared about me and my future, He was able to negotiate a very fair and satisfactory probationary period for me. I would recommend him to anyone without reservation.

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David Black's Lawyer Endorsements

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R. Holland

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Faisal Ullah

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jorge Castañeda

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David does a great job for his client, I highly recommend him for any criminal case."

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Joshua Blumenreich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Travis Owen

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've referenced several of my clients to David and will continue to do so. He is an exemplary criminal defense attorney and I've heard nothing but great things from the clients I've sent his way."

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Andrew Alex

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ashelee Weeks

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David is a great attorney and sincerely cares about his clients. I was the prosecutor on a case where David was the defense attorney. I was impressed by how hard David fought for his client and by the level of professionalism he extended. He produces both quality work and quality representation."

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Zachary Storrs

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Black is an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Michael Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney David Black is a truly dedicated professional who will aggressively fight for his clients. Widely respected by current and former clients. He is an asset to our legal profession. I fully endorse him."

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Ryan Tait

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known David for many years. He is a competent and passionate advocate. He works hard to serve his clients and does so in an aggressive and professional manner."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jefferson Simmons

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is very knowledgeable in all aspects of criminal defense and gets great results for his clients. I would highly recommend his services."

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Bretton Barber

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an excellent and competent attorney. He never stops working and I know of no clients who have been unhappy with his representation. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Joshua Davidson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David is an outstanding lawyer who goes the extra mile for his clients."

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John Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a well respected hard working and intelligent attorney who I would not hesitate to recommend to those who have been charged with a crime in Arizona."

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Jennifer Lockerby

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David is a well respected attorney with a genuine passion for the law. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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Judd Nemiro

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is an excellent lawyer and an asset to the legal community. He is my go-to person when I have a question about criminal defense. David is very knowledgeable in his practice areas and is devoted to the highest level of representation for his clients. I never hesitate to refer potential clients to David when their needs fall outside of my practice area or I have a conflict of interest that prevents me from taking the case. I know that David will provide the same high level of service that I would want if I were hiring an attorney, and I am confident that any potential client will be in good hands with David."

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Bret Royle

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with David on serval criminal matters. As such, I can speak directly to his strong legal prowess and dedication to his clients. David goes the extra mile to ensure that ever legal avenue is explored and that his clients are well informed. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Feldman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mr. Black for several years and know him to be an excellent attorney. We have shared multiple co-defendant cases and I have seen him get excellent results for his clients. Any defendant would be very lucky to have him as an attorney."

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Alexander Benikov

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had a case where Mr. Black and I had co-defendants. Mr. Black works hard for his clients and is very knowledgeable on the law."

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Ross Kader

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jorge Castañeda

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Blumenreich

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ashelee Weeks

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jefferson Simmons

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bretton Barber

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Arja Shah

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Daniel Warner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Joshua Davidson

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Lockerby

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bret Royle

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Adam Feldman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexander Benikov

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kyle Green

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kaitlin Verdura

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Lopez

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Sargeant

Criminal defense lawyer

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Julio Laboy

Federal crime lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Attorney of the Year, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2016

A+ Rating, BBB

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2014

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Attorney Member, Ethical Arizona

2008

Preliminary Hearing Bureau Attorney of the Month, Maricopa County Attorney's Office

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of David A. Black PLLC

2008 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Alcock & Associates, P.C.

2007 - 2008

Prosecuting Attorney, Maricopa Country Attorney's Ofc

2006 - 2006

Intern Sex Crimes Major Crimes Division II, Maricopa County Attorney's Office

2005 - 2005

Intern, Los Angeles County Office of the Pubic Defender

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

Arizona Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Criminal Justice Section

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. D.W.

Reversed (on other grounds)

State v. M.S.

Hung Jury on All Courts

State v. J.A.

Dismissed

state v. h.

Dismissed

St. v. Richard B.

Dismissal

st. v. Hernandez

dismissed

st. v. jackson

dismissed

State v. B

Dismissed

State v. Pena

Dismissed

State v. Isaac

Dismissed

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Education

2014

Arizona Association of Criminal Justice

Training

2008

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of California - Riverside

Juris Doctor

2004

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

2004

Arizona State University

Writing Certification

Speaking Engagements

2014

YouTube Live Event

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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