Joshua S. Davidson

Joshua S. Davidson is a Phoenix criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor who defends clients facing felony, misdemeanor, and DUI charges across Arizona. Joshua has practiced for nearly three decades and uses experience as a prosecutor and defense lawyer to evaluate criminal cases. His practice includes DUI defense, violent offenses, drug crimes, sex crimes, theft, weapons charges, white collar crimes, and other serious allegations that can affect a client’s liberty, record, and future.

Joshua earned a J.D. from Emory University School of Law after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona, where he graduated cum laude. He completed a judicial internship with the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. His academic and court experience provided early exposure to legal research, federal procedure, and courtroom practice that later supported his work as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney.

Joshua has significant trial experience that includes more than 150 jury trials and approximately 1,000 non-jury trials. His former prosecutorial background gives him insight into how criminal cases are charged, prepared, and presented. He has defended clients in homicide, DUI, and other high-stakes matters and works closely with clients to understand the facts before developing a defense. His practice emphasizes individualized preparation, evidence review, and strategic courtroom advocacy.

Joshua S. Davidson is admitted in Arizona and before the US District Court. He belongs to organizations that include the State Bar of Arizona, National College of DUI Defense, Maricopa County Bar Association, and Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice. His criminal defense practice combines extensive trial exposure with prosecutorial experience, allowing him to assess evidence, anticipate the state’s approach, and protect clients’ rights throughout criminal proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Davidson Criminal Defense & DUI Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, Maricopa County Bar Association
• Member, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
• Member, National College of DUI Defense

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• Emory University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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