Criminal Defense Attorney

Decker Consulting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 paid days off annually

Partial medical insurance coverage (50

100% coverage after year 5)

Dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) match 3.5%

Firm-sponsored events and mentorship

Job summary

DM Cantor Criminal Law Practice, Arizona’s leading trial-focused criminal law firm, seeks an in-office attorney with proven criminal defense experience in Phoenix. You will handle high-stakes matters with tenacity, collaborate with a driven team, and contribute to a culture that prioritizes mentorship and excellence over shortcuts.

We offer a generous compensation package starting at $200,000 annually, a robust benefits program, and ongoing CLEs to develop expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of criminal law experience.
• Licensed attorney with courtroom readiness.
• Strong jury trial, oral advocacy, and legal writing skills.
• High level of preparation, professionalism, and resilience.

Skills

Criminal Law

Jury Trial

Oral Advocacy

Legal Writing

Preparation

Professionalism

Resilience

Education

Licensed attorney

Job description

Description

We don’t hire warm bodies; we only hire the attorneys who are “A players,” and who practice law with legal acumen and grit. DM Cantor Criminal Law Practice is Arizona’s leading trial-focused criminal law firm. We handle complex cases that demand creativity, tenacity, and profound legal knowledge. Our attorneys collaborate daily, combining expertise and insight to deliver the best outcomes for our clients. We prioritize results over ego, mentorship over hierarchy, and excellence over shortcuts. Our cases challenge us, our team supports one another relentlessly, and our wins are celebrated loudly. At DM Cantor Criminal Law Practice, your work will matter every single day.

Our goal is to have every one of our attorneys become Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialists. Firm-sponsored conferences and year-round learning opportunities provide additional growth, mentorship, and collaboration.

About

To be considered for an interview, you MUST:

• Submit an up-to-date resume
• Submit a cover letter
• Complete a career history form and Prescreen Snapshot after initial application

At DM Cantor, We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits: minimum base salary of $200,000 per year, plus a generous bonus structure and an additional 20% of fees from personal referrals

Benefits Include

• Time off: 30 paid days off annually – 10 holidays, 15 vacation days, 5 personal/sick days
• Loyalty vacation program: earn one additional day off each year for 5 years, then five days at year 10, another 5 days at year 15, and so on
• Medical insurance: DM Cantor covers 50% of individual insurance in the first year, 100% after, and covers 100% of family insurance at year 5
• Dental, vision, and life insurance fully paid by DM Cantor
• 401(k) match up to 3.5% of employee compensation
• Company-sponsored breakfast, bi-weekly lunches, quarterly happy hours, firm outings, and gatherings; firm encourages family and children attendance
• Mentorship and CLEs: opportunities for conferences, mentorship, and strategy sessions; firm pays for continued learning (CLE) requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of criminal law experience
• Licensed attorney with courtroom readiness
• Strong jury trial, oral advocacy, and legal writing skills
• High level of preparation, professionalism, and resilience
• No remote work – this is an in-office, litigation-first role
• Cover letter required with resume submission

What to Expect

We use the Topgrading approach to ensure we hire only top performers. We define success, review your career history and achievements, evaluate skills and fit with our culture, check references, and match the role to your talents. Creative intelligence and a strong work ethic are required. If you’re tired of firms where “culture” means rarely being in the office to collaborate, and you’re ready to do meaningful work, then it’s time for us to meet.