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Contact
Email
c.whalin@dmcantor.com
Phone
(844) 950-3104
Address
40 N. Central, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, US
Professional
About
Knowledge of the law and confidence in Court is what you need in a criminal defense attorney. This knowledge and confidence is what Christine Whalin projects during every client meeting, settlement negotiation, pretrial hearing, and jury trial. Christine became an attorney in 2006 and joined DM Cantor in 2010, becoming partner in 2018. She is one of only 12 female criminal defense attorneys in the state of Arizona who are Board Certified Specialists in Criminal Law per the State Bar of Arizona, Board of Legal Specialization. Christine is a trial lawyer practicing for over 15 years in the area of criminal defense. She focuses on representing individuals in all types of criminal cases ranging from state and federal felony and misdemeanor matters, along with school discipline and Title IX litigation. Throughout her career, Christine has represented countless clients on their criminal cases, achieving successful results in the form of dismissals, reduced sentences and complete acquittals after jury trial. Christine represents people in any type of criminal matter, and is particularly skilled in handling major felony cases involving sexual misconduct, sexual assault and other serious “life-in-prison” allegations. In addition, she is extremely successful in handling pre-charge matters and having those investigations closed and not filed. Christine has been listed in the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2023. Representative Cases
About Criminal Defense Law
Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.
Credentials
Education
2006 South Texas College of Law JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2025 AV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2025 Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona, Arizona Business Journal 2025 Finalist for Lawyer of the Year, Excellence in Law Awards 2021 Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers 2015 Certified Criminal Law Specialist, State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization
Publications
2009 For The Defense Clearing your clients arrest record using A.R.S. 13-4051
Associations
2018 - Present American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section 2010 - Present National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2017 - 2017 Ladder Down
Speaking
2015 In House Seminar Police Contact on College Campuses
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Updated: Sep 21, 2026