Arrested for a crime he, admittedly, did commit in 2004, David experienced firsthand the same fear, uncertainty, and concern for his future and freedom so many of his clients undergo when arrested or under investigation for allegedly committing a crime. That experience motivated David to dedicate his career to helping good people regain control of their future when charged with a crime.
In addition to its accolades and accomplishments for his clients inside the courtroom (see ) David's greatest joy is the work he does for our community, via fundraisers, donations of money and time, and simply helping out wherever and whenever there is a need. David's firm has historically been connected with such great organizations such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Second Chance, Genesis Recovery, and San Diego’s Friendship Soccer League.
Practicing exclusively criminal defense in San Diego since 2007, David has built one of San Diego's most respected criminal defense firms since opening its doors in 2010. Some of his best accolades include:
2022 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics Winner
One of San Diego's Most Influential People (SD per the San Diego Business Journal
LOODPS being recognized as one of the nation's fastest growing (as recognized by Law Firm 500 from 2018-2021) law firms.
San Diego's Next Top Business Leaders under 40 (2018)
San Diego's Top 40 Under 40 Business Leaders by San Diego Metro Magazine (2018)
Leaders in Law Finalist by the San Diego Business Journal (2019-2022)
SuperLawyers Rising Star for 7consecutive years (2015-2021) & SuperLawyer (2023)
UB Fast 46 Finalist (2021 & 2022) recognizing the fastest growing businesses in the world owned by University at Buffalo alumni (#22 & #23)
3 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Diego per Three Best Rated (2017-present)
Martindale Hubbell AV-Preeminent rating (2019-present)
A native of New York City, David moved to San Diego in 2006 after living in New Orleans from 2003-2006.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.