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Biography
David is a seasoned trial and appellate attorney who entered private practice after a distinguished career as a state and federal prosecutor. As a former homicide and sex crimes prosecutor, he has handled numerous complex and high-profile cases, including death-penalty litigation that reached the United States Supreme Court. David’s trial experience spans a wide array of criminal matters, from first-degree murder and sexual assault, to white-collar crimes, child exploitation, aggravated assaults, armed robberies, vehicular crimes, and DUIs.
Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
Appeals
25%
Federal Crime
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 14 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Feldman & Royle, Attorneys At Law
(844) 768-2315
Mobile
3200 N. Central Ave., Suite 1850, Phoenix, AZ, 85012
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Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Attentive and knowledgeable
David was great at listening to me. He always answered my calls and texts. I appreciated how attentive he was. Beyond his customer service he was super knowledgeable when it came to my case. He knew how to handle the prosecutor and helped get my case taken care of. Very thankful for David.
Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great attorney with lots of experience
Great attorney! Hire him for his background in prosecution. He knows the system and how to get results.
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...
David Ernest Ahl's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Great lawyer, great reputation, on a great team. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. His extensive experience makes him an asset in criminal law matters."
"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."
"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
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 BarAdmitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Murray Hooper
Sentence affirmed
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.
2024
West Legalworks
Answering Brief - United States v. Archuleta, 2024 WL 1636722
2022
West Legalworks
State v. Murray Hooper
2022
Thomson Reuters
Response Brief - Rodriguez v. Morris
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