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PRACTICE AREAS: 4
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 2
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 2

Firm Details

DM Cantor provides legal services in Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Estate & Probate throughout Arizona. Our Criminal Defense Practice has more than 7,000 case victories, and includes 3 Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialists, our Family Law Practice is led by 6 Board-Certified Family Law Specialists, and our Estate & Probate Practice is led by 1 Board-Certified Estate & Trust Law Specialist.

Together, DM Cantor has 10 Arizona Board-Certified Specialists. We are AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and rank among the Nation's Top 1%. In 2026, DM Cantor was named Small and Medium-Sized Law Firm of the Year by AZ Business Magazine, and was recognized as a Top Workplace in Arizona by AZ Central."

PRACTICE AREAS: 4
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 2
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 2

Lawyers

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Nicholas Boca
Nicholas Boca
DM Cantor
Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas
Family Law
Family Law Mediation
Recognized since 2021 by
Nicholas Boca
Nicholas Boca

Nicholas Boca is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona who represents clients throughout Phoenix and the surrounding areas in a wide range of family law matters. At DM Cantor , he works closely with individuals and families navigating significant personal and financial transitions, providing thoughtful counsel and strong courtroom advocacy tailored to each client’s circumstances. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Nicholas began his legal career at the Ar...

Nicholas Boca
Nicholas Boca
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Christine Whalin
Christine Whalin
DM Cantor
Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
DUI / DWI Defense
Recognized since 2027 by
Christine Whalin
Christine Whalin

Christine Whalin is a criminal defense attorney at DM Cantor in Phoenix, Arizona. Born and raised in Arizona, she attended Northern Arizona University for her undergraduate education before earning her law degree. After passing the Arizona Bar Exam in 2006, she began her legal career focused on defending individuals accused of crimes. Christine joined DM Cantor in 2010 and became a partner in 2018. That same year, she earned Board Certification in Criminal Law through the State Bar of Arizona...

Christine Whalin
Christine Whalin
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Jason Karpel
Jason Karpel
DM Cantor
Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
DUI / DWI Defense
Recognized since 2024 by
Jason Karpel
Jason Karpel

Jason Karpel is a Criminal Defense attorney with DM Cantor in Phoenix, Arizona. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Jason later moved to Arizona to attend Arizona State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. After completing his undergraduate education, he remained in Arizona to attend law school. During law school, Jason served as a teaching assistant while also working for a criminal defense firm, gaining early experience in Arizona criminal ...

Jason Karpel
Jason Karpel
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Karen N. Wohlgemuth
Karen N. Wohlgemuth
DM Cantor
Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Family Law
Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
Recognized since 2023 by
Karen N. Wohlgemuth
Karen N. Wohlgemuth

Karen Wohlgemuth is a trial attorney at DM Cantor in Phoenix, Arizona, representing clients in family law and commercial litigation matters. Her practice includes Family Law, Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation, Commercial Litigation, and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Karen works closely with clients to provide practical legal guidance tailored to the specific facts and goals of each case. She is committed to clear communication, thoughtful strategy, and responsive representation th...

Karen N. Wohlgemuth
Karen N. Wohlgemuth
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Awards & Focus

Awards
  • Small and Medium-Sized Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Excellence in Law Awards, hosted by AZ Business Magazine
  • Number 1 in Criminal Defense/White Collar, by Ranking Arizona Magazine
  • Number 1 in DUI Law, by Ranking Arizona Magazine
  • Number 2 Top 10 Small Law Firms in Arizona, by Ranking Arizona Magazine
  • Number 3 in Family Law, by Ranking Arizona Magazine
  • Number 4 in Estate and Trust Law, by Ranking Arizona Magazine
  • Best Places to Work in Law, by Ranking Arizona Magazine
Areas of Practice
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
    • DUI
    • Sex Crimes
    • Fraud & Theft Crimes
    • Criminal Defense for Assault, Homicide, and Violent Crimes
    • Drug Crimes Defense
    • Crimes Against Property
    • Miscellaneous Crimes
    • Expungement
    • Probation Violation
    • Criminal & Civil Forfeiture
    • Juvenile Defense
    • Initial Appearance/Release, & Extradition Hearings
    • Pre-Charge / Pre-Indictment Stage
    • Probation Termination/Sentencing Modification
    • Post Conviction Issues/Appeals
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
    • Theft
    • Fraudulent Schemes
    • Mortgage Fraud
    • Forgery
    • Extortion
    • Money Laundering (State Violations)
    • Money Laundering (Federal Charge)
    • Bank, Mail and Wire Fraud (Federal)
    • Illegally Conducting an Enterprise (State Charge)
    • RICO (Federal Charge)
    • Trafficking in Stolen Property
  • Estate Administration
    • Estate Planning
    • Wills and Related Documents
    • Durable Powers of Attorney
    • Trusts and Trust types
    • Successor Trustee Duties
    • Trust Administration Stages
    • Probate and Probate Types
    • Probate Executor
    • Estate and Probate Litigation
    • Guardianships
    • Business Services
  • Family Law
    • Divorce
    • Child Adoption
    • Child Custody / Parenting Time
    • Child Support
    • Legal Separations
    • Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
    • Property Division
    • Same-Sex Family Law
    • “Gray” Divorce
    • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
    • Domestic Violence Issues
    • Restraining Orders
    • Annulments

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