Jason Karpel

Jason Karpel

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024
Awarded Practice Areas
Criminal Defense: General Practice Criminal Defense: White-Collar DUI / DWI Defense
Works at
DM Cantor

1 Best Lawyers award

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Biography

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 law and courtroom procedure.

After graduating from law school and passing the Arizona Bar Exam, Jason began his legal career focused exclusively on Criminal Defense. Throughout his career, he has represented clients in a wide range of criminal matters, including DUI / DWI Defense, white-collar crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, vehicular offenses, homicide cases, and criminal appeals. His practice includes Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, and DUI / DWI Defense.

Jason has handled numerous felony and misdemeanor cases in courts throughout Arizona and has completed more than 40 jury trials to verdict. He has worked with several respected criminal defense law firms in the Phoenix area and continues to represent individuals facing serious criminal charges with a detailed and strategic approach.

In recognition of his work in criminal defense, Jason was selected for inclusion in the Southwest Super Lawyers publication in 2020 and 2021. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, son, two dogs, and cat.

Works at
DM Cantor

1 Best Lawyers award

DM Cantor logo

Locations

Languages

  • English
  • Russian

Education

  • Phoenix School of Law, J.D, graduated 2013
  • Arizona State University, Interdisciplinary Studies

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona, State Bar of Arizona, 2013

Affiliations

  • Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice - Member
  • Maricopa County Bar Association - Member
  • Arizona Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • National College for DUI Defense - Member
  • State Bar of Arizona, Criminal Law Section - Member
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • DUI / DWI Defense
Awards:
  • Board-Certified DUI Specialist – National College of DUI Defense

  • Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist – Arizona Board of Legal Specialization

  • Top 40 trial attorneys under 40 years old

  • Martindale-Hubbell Client Choice Award 2018, 2019, 2020

  • Super Lawyers Rising Star 2020 & 2021

  • Avvo Client choice award 2016-2021

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