David C. Kresin

David C. Kresin is a senior partner at Yen Pilch Robaina & Kresin PLC, specializing in employment law. With extensive experience representing both employees and small businesses, he handles cases including discrimination, retaliation, medical leave denial, restrictive covenant enforcement, unpaid compensation disputes, and wage and hour violations. He is licensed to practice in Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, and federal courts.

David earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1997, graduating with honors and serving on the Law Review. He completed his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Arts, from Cornell College of Iowa in 1994. His academic background laid the groundwork for his successful career in employment law.

David’s vast experience includes success in federal courts, state courts, private arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. Notable victories include federal court jury verdicts on behalf of employees for unpaid commissions, minimum wage violations, and retaliation claims. Additionally, he has secured arbitration awards for employees terminated in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other employment law violations. His career also includes a jury verdict on behalf of a corporation against a director for breaching fiduciary duties.

Throughout his career, David has been recognized for his expertise, including being named a Southwest Super Lawyer since 2021 and being ranked by Chambers and Partners in 2024 as one of Arizona’s top employment lawyers. He is an active member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, the Arizona Employment Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association Labor & Employment Section.

David C. Kresin is also an accomplished speaker and writer, having presented on a wide variety of employment law topics and authored articles related to federal employment law. He has provided guidance on issues such as ADA and FMLA-related leave, employment restrictive covenants, and whistleblower laws, further contributing to his reputation as a trusted authority in the field. David’s extensive experience in trials and arbitrations has made him a respected advocate for both employees and small businesses in employment litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Yen Pilch Robaina & Kresin PLC
• Member, Arizona Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Section
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Arizona
• Kansas
• Missouri

Education

• University of Kansas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Cornell College of Iowa, Mt. Vernon, Iowa
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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