David Lish

David Lish is an Arizona criminal defense lawyer at Grand Canyon Law Group, with more than 20 years of experience working in the state’s criminal court system. He represents clients facing criminal charges across Arizona and brings experience from both prosecution and defense. He previously spent eight years as a prosecutor and worked at a large Phoenix criminal defense practice. His background gives him perspective on investigations, charging decisions, negotiations, courtroom strategy, and trial preparation.

David earned his J.D., cum laude, from Arizona State University in 2006. He served as Managing Editor of the Arizona State Law Journal there. He earned his B.A., summa cum laude, in Spanish and Political Science from Arizona State University in 2002. His academic record and legal training established a strong foundation for a career focused on Arizona criminal law. He also speaks Spanish, supporting direct communication with Spanish-speaking clients.

David handles criminal defense matters involving DUI, assault, domestic violence, drug crimes, sex crimes, theft, fraud, gun charges, white-collar offenses, traffic matters, and criminal appeals. He draws on former prosecutorial experience when evaluating evidence, police conduct, charging theories, and possible defenses. He has also completed DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Test training, giving him additional insight into how officers investigate suspected impaired-driving cases throughout Arizona criminal court related proceedings.

David Lish is admitted to practice in Arizona and federal court. He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. His professional profile lists recognition from The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers and an Avvo rating of 10.0. He combines courtroom experience, prosecution insight, organized case management, and client-focused preparation when defending people against serious criminal accusations throughout Arizona.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Grand Canyon Law Group
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• Arizona State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Arizona State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)