Dave Roscoe
ATTORNEY
Dave Roscoe is a criminal defense attorney with nearly two decades of experience representing individuals facing the full spectrum of criminal charges, from misdemeanors to the most serious felony cases carrying potential life sentences. His practice spans vehicular and DUI offenses, violent crimes, drug cases, computer and technology-related offenses, sex crimes, theft and white-collar matters, professional licensing defense, and post-conviction and appellate litigation.
Dave has extensive courtroom experience and has practiced in every criminal court in Maricopa County. He regularly litigates cases at all stages, including complex pretrial motion practice, jury trials, and appeals. His work also includes representing clients in administrative proceedings before the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Executive Hearing Office, where he defends clients against driver’s license suspensions and revocations.
An experienced appellate attorney, Dave has successfully handled appeals before the Maricopa County Superior Court and the Arizona Court of Appeals. His appellate and Rule 32 practice reflects a deep understanding of both trial-level litigation and the legal issues that can arise long after a conviction, allowing him to identify and pursue meaningful opportunities for relief.
- Defended clients in relation to charges of possession, sale, transportation, and manufacturing of drugs
- Defended clients in relation to allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual abuse, sex conduct with a minor, luring, and sexual exploitation of a minor
- Defended clients in relation to allegations of criminal damage, domestic violence, child abuse, misconduct involving weapons, assault, aggravated assault, manslaughter, and second-degree murder
- Defended clients in relation to criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, and underage consumption of alcohol
- Defended clients in relation to shoplifting, theft, forgery, racketeering, conspiracy, and money laundering
- Defended clients in relation to prostitution, solicitation of prostitution, child prostitution, pandering, and receiving earnings of a prostitute
- Defended clients in relation to allegations of computer tampering, computer harassment, stalking, aggravated stalking, and taking the identity of another
- Defended clients against allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
- Defended clients accused of reckless driving and causing accidents resulting in serious physical injury or death
- Defended clients of accused of endangerment, aggravated assault, manslaughter, and second-degree murder involving a vehicle
- Defended clients in relation to criminal licensing violations
- Defended clients in hearings before the Arizona Department of Transportation
- Maricopa County Bar Association
- Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- The Gillespie Law Firm, P.C., (2006-2019)