Atty. James David Smith
James David Smith (“Dave”) is a practicing DUI & criminal defense attorney at the Rosenstein Law Group in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr.
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James David Smith is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, and white collar attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona, practicing at Rosenstein Law Group. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Arizona (2009). Educated at Phoenix School of Law (JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude, 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense (2026). Serands clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scottsdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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