David Ernest Ahl

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David Ernest Ahl

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime

3200 N. Central Ave., Suite 1850, Phoenix, AZ

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About David

Biography

Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

50%
Appeals 25%

25%
Federal Crime 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 14 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Feldman & Royle, Attorneys At Law

3200 N. Central Ave., Suite 1850, Phoenix, AZ, 85012

feldmanroyle.com/

David Ernest Ahl's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Skilled, Strategic, and Compassionate Advocate

From the beginning, David brought a deep understanding of the law and the appellate process, which gave me real confidence during a very difficult time. He was not only incredibly smart and knowledgeable, but also kind, compassionate, and genuinely cared about me and the outcome of my case. He too...k the time to explain each step, kept me informed, and was always accessible when I had questions. It was clear that he truly cared—not just about the legal work, but about me as a person. If you need someone who knows the system, communicates clearly, and will fight for you, I strongly recommend David.

Posted by Alex | March 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Professional attorney

Knowledgeable, and responsive. David was always on top of my case sharing and requesting information.

Posted by Joel | February 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thanks a lot to David and the Feldman Royle team.

David is an exceptional attorney who truly cares about his/her clients, his expertise, professionalism, and dedication helped me a lot with my case. With it being my first offense I didn’t know what to expect. David took the time to listen to my concerns, explained the legal process clearly, and pro...vided guidance throughout, he was there not only for me but my family as well. I highly recommend David to anyone seeking top-notch legal representation. He is a true advocate and I'm grateful to have had him by my side.

Posted by James | January 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Phenomenal Advocate Who Truly Has Your Back

I can’t say enough good things about David Ernest Ahl and his team. From our very first meeting, I could tell he genuinely cared about my situation and believed in my innocence. This was an incredibly stressful time for me, but David’s warmth, professionalism, and dedication helped ease my worries at... every turn. He was always punctual, organized, and on top of every detail. What really set him apart was the way he broke down the legal process so I could understand it, step by step—no confusion, no surprises. It was clear he and his team worked tirelessly on my case, and their hard work and strategic approach paid off when the charges were dropped. David is everything you’d hope to find in a lawyer and more: he’s supportive, knowledgeable, and relentlessly devoted to getting the best possible outcome. If you need someone who will truly fight for you, I can’t recommend him highly enough. He’s the gold standard for what an attorney should be.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

David and the Feldman and Royle team of attorneys helped me through a very difficult time.

If you find yourself in legal trouble, how do you determine if you should hire an attorney to represent you? My answer to that question was and as we went through the process, I became more and more convinced that was the right decision. Why, because most of us don't even fully understand what ...we are facing and just that could have serious negative consequences.. I did not want to add to my situation by making a "mistake" because of my unfamiliarity with "the process". These gentlemen understand how the system works. I did not understand how important that is when facing serious legal charges. I believe my decision to hire them was a very large part of the eventual positive resolution of my situation. I am grateful they represented me because had they not, I don't think I would be referring to:a "positive resolution" of my situation. Thank you gentlemen.

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David Ernest Ahl's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Scavio

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ahl's years of experience in the field of criminal law make him an excellent attorney and counselor to his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gabriel Hassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Ahl is an excellent lawyer. His unending dedication and compassion are invaluable to anyone who seeks his counsel. His experience in the many aspects of criminal law is an asset to his clients, whether it be in City Court, Superior Court, Federal Court, or the Court of Appeals. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Ahl."

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Andrew Bernhard

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer, great reputation, on a great team. Highly recommended."

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Peter Guala

Unknown lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His extensive experience makes him an asset in criminal law matters."

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Bradford Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known David for the bulk of our careers and I can personally speak to his competence, intelligence and commitment to his clients. Any potential client would be lucky to have the ability to work with a lawyer as gifted as David."

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Bret Royle

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with David both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney for more than a decade. During that time, David has impressed me with his acute understanding of the law and dedication to his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star Award, Arizona Prosecuting Attorney's Advisory Councel

Work Experience

2023 - 2024

Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Attorney's Office

2020 - 2023

Assistant Attorney General, Arizona Attorney General's Office

2014 - 2020

Deputy County Attorney, Pinal County Attorney's Office

2012 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Suzuki Law Offices

Associations

2012 - Present

Arizona State Bar

Admitted to Practice

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Murray Hooper

Sentence affirmed

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Education

2011

University of South Dakota

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Minnesota State University, Mankato

B.A. Spanish

Speaking Engagements

2026

Probate: Everything, Everywhere All At Once

Probate

2025

State Bar of Arizona

CLE Training Office Conflict Resolution - Attendee

2025

Erie Ethical Issues

Ethics

2024

Grand Jury Practice

Grand jury practice in federal court

2024

Criminal Appellate Advocacy Seminar

Appellate Advocacy

2023

Special Actions for Trial Attorneys in Arizona

Special Actions

2023

Legal Writing Meets Cognitive Linguistics

Legal Writing - attendee

2022

State Bar of Arizona

CLE Training Nuts and BOlts of The Appellate Practice - Attendee

2022

Appellate Update

Appellate Advocacy

2022

Annual Conference

Death penalty prosecution

2019

Annual Homicide Investigators Conference

Homicide investigation and prosecution

Publications

2026

Arizona Court of Appeals State v. L&L Investments LLC

2025

Court of Appeals - Division One State v. Robbins, et al.

2022

West Legalworks State v. Murray Hooper

2022

Thomson Reuters Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Fitzgerald v. Thornell

2021

West Legalworks Amicus Curiae Brief - Dunn v. Reeves, 141 S. Ct. 2405 (2021) United States Supreme Court

Languages

Spanish

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