Rosenstein Law Group

6 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: General Practice Criminal Defense: White-Collar DUI / DWI Defense

Biography

James David Smith (“Dave”) is a practicing DUI & criminal defense attorney at the Rosenstein Law Group in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Smith has a strong focus on the defense of the impaired driver. He successfully defends clients facing all degrees of criminal charges ranging from misdemeanor DUI offenses to felony assault charges throughout the Phoenix metro area and Courts in the state of Arizona.

James David Smith is a U.S. Army Desert Storm war veteran who regularly provides legal representation for clients facing criminal charges in Veterans Court in Phoenix, Arizona. Dave attended the University of Phoenix and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Following his undergraduate education, Mr. Smith then attended law school at night for two years while working as a civil litigation paralegal during the day at a large international law firm in Phoenix, Arizona. Following law school, Mr. Smith started practicing criminal law at a large private (criminal law) firm. Mr. Smith quickly gained courtroom experience and honed his skills by personally managing a high-volume caseload. Mr. Smith’s trial experience resulted in superior results at one of the largest criminal defense law firms in the Valley.

Mr. Smith has gained a reputation as an aggressive defender in the courtroom who is a dedicated advocate for his clients and will leave no stone unturned until he achieves the best result.

Rosenstein Law Group

6 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Phoenix School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude, graduated 2008

  • Arizona, 2009

  • Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (AACJ) - Member
  • National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) - Member
  • Rosenstein Law Group - Attorney
  • State Bar of Arizona - Member
  • Arizona, 2009
  • Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (AACJ) - Member
  • National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) - Member
  • Rosenstein Law Group - Attorney
  • State Bar of Arizona - Member
  • Phoenix School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude, graduated 2008

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • DUI / DWI Defense
Awards:
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (2023 Edition)

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