David A. Black
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, AZ
Selected to Rising Stars: 2014 - 2020
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Mr. Black owns the Law Offices of David A. Black PLLC, which was formed in 2010. There, he focuses his practice in the area of criminal defense. His representative matters include DUI/vehicular crimes, white collar criminal defense, domestic violence crimes, fraud, injunction practice, and drug crimes. Over the years, he has represented doctors, nurses, lawyers, teachers, athletes and other professionals in the entire range of criminal defense practice. Mr. Black is on the board of the Arizona Jewish Lawyer’s Association, volunteers as a judge pro tem in Maricopa County, and serves on the Arizona Association for Criminal Justice Legislative Committee.
Mr. Black is AV Rated and is licensed in both Arizona and California. He received his B.S. in Justice Studies from ASU summa cum laude in 2004, and he is a 2007 graduate of UCLA School of Law.
- 50%Criminal Defense
- 30%Criminal Defense: White Collar
- 10%Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 10%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Probation, Theft, Traffic Violations, Criminal Domestic Violence, White Collar Crime, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Animal Bites, Assault, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2022
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2020
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About David A. Black
First Admitted: 2008, Arizona
Professional Webpage: https://www.dbphoenixcriminallawyer.com/team/davidblack/
Educational Background
- J.D. University of California, School of Law, 2007
- Arizona State University, B.S. Justice Studies, School of Public Policy, summa cum laude, 2004
Pro bono/Community Service
- We consistenly represent at least one client on a pro bono basis, exceeding the recommended number of hours proposed by the ABA and State Bars of Arizona and California., 2019
Videos
- Video from home page of attorney website., Home Page Video, Criminal, Civil Lit, 2020
Other Outstanding Achievements
- AV Rated, 2020
- AV Rated, 2018
- AV Rated , 2019
- Attorney of the Month - Preliminary Hearing Bureau MCAO, 2008
- AV Rated, 2016
- AV Rated, 2013
- AV Rated, 2015
- AV Rated , 2012
- AV Rated, 2014
- AV Rated, 2017
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Federal District Court, District of Arizona, 2020
Bar/Professional Activity
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2020
- Appointed Judge Pro Tem for 2022, Maricopa County, Criminal Division. Volunteer position, superior court., 2021
- Judge Pro Tem, Criminal Court, Maricopa County, Volunteer Position, 2021
- Admission Federal District Court, District of Arizona, 2020
- Judge pro tem (Criminal Division) Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County, 2020
- Arizona Association for Criminal Justice, Member, Legislative Committee, 2020
- Board Member., 2020
- Legislative Committee, AACJ., 2019
- Board Member, AJLA., 2019
- Board Member, Arizona Jewish Lawyer's Association, 2017, 2018
- Board Member, Arizona Jewish Lawyer's Association, 2017
- Licensed to practice law in California., 2017
- Legislative Committee, AACJ, 2017
- Member in Good Standing, AZ Bar, 2015
- Member in good standing, St. Bar of Arizona., 2014
- Member Good Standing Arizona Bar 025369, 2013
- Member of Arizona Association of Criminal Justice, legislative committee, 2016
Honors/Awards
- Firm selected to Best Lawyers., US News Best Law Firms , US News and World Report, 2021
- Selected to Best Lawyers in America 2021, Best Lawyers in America , Bestlawyers.com, 2021
- Avvo Rating of 10.0 in Criminal Defense
Verdicts/Settlements
- Court of Appeals, Division One, State v. Wasbotten. Case under Petition for Review AZ Supreme Court. Resolves issue of standing for driver's of rental vehicle's in favor of defense bar; reversed on other grounds, but pending Petition., 2016
- Misdemeanor prostitution dismissed after Double Jeopardy motion in Phoenix Municipal Court, 2013
- DUI Tempe Municipal Court Dismissed after Evidentiary Hearing, 2013
- Not Guilty - Domestic Violence Assault Phoenix Municipal Court, 2013
Industry Groups
- Consumer
- Entertainment
- Legal
- Medical
- Professional
- Ex-NFL Player Sentenced COVID-Relief PPP Fraud https://t.co/PMkfkvFU6t
- Assault with a Deadly Weapon or Dangerous Instrument https://t.co/JsDhBNvD9s
- Paintball Attack Leads to Arrest for Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon https://t.co/ivBKZ6rd1Y
- Couple Sentenced for Aggravated Assault Over Walmart Mask Mandate https://t.co/eDBuT5FUt4
- Assault and Prisoner Release Credits in Arizona https://t.co/kqvn77KxaM
Last Updated: 11/4/2021