David Greenberg

David Greenberg, Esq. — Criminal Defense Trial Attorney

David Greenberg is a highly respected criminal defense trial attorney serving the Coachella Valley with more than 31 years of courtroom experience. A graduate of UCLA and McGeorge School of Law, Mr. Greenberg spent over two decades with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted and tried hundreds of cases to verdict ranging from misdemeanors to complex felony matters.

During his prosecutorial career, Mr. Greenberg handled serious and high-profile cases involving violent crimes, sexual assault, child abuse, gang-related offenses, and homicide matters, including death penalty cases. He later advanced into leadership roles and served as Chief Deputy District Attorney, overseeing daily operations and supervising prosecutors across Riverside County and Blythe.

Recognized for excellence in criminal law, Mr. Greenberg has been selected as a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney, received multiple Palm Springs Life “Top Lawyer” honors, and earned an AVVO 10.0 Superb Rating.

Today, Mr. Greenberg brings his extensive prosecutorial insight and trial experience to the defense of individuals facing all types of criminal charges. Clients benefit from his deep understanding of courtroom strategy, law enforcement procedures, and judicial process, allowing him to deliver strong, results-driven representation.

If you find yourself in trouble, or have a legal problem, and need the best representation, contact David Greenberg at 760.320.2000 or via email at .

Professional Honors & Recognition

• National Trial Lawyers
  • Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney (2023–2024, 2025, 2026)
• Palm Springs Life Magazine
  • Top Criminal Defense Lawyer (2017–2025)
• AVVO
  • 10.0 Superb Rating (2020–2023)
  • Client’s Choice Award (2020–2023)

Professional Excellence Awards

• Best Criminal Defense Attorney — Expertise.com (2022)
• Best of Palm Desert (2023)
• Office of the Secretary of Defense Patriotic Employer (2020)

Government & Legislative Recognition

• Certificates of Recognition — U.S. Congress, California State Senate, California State Assembly, Riverside County Board of Supervisors (Multiple Years)

Career Achievement & Prosecutorial Honors

• Prosecutor of the Year — Riverside County District Attorney’s Office (1997, 2000, 2001)
• Career Achievement Awards — Riverside County DA’s Office & Riverside Sheriff’s Department (2014)
• Domestic Violence Team Award — Riverside County DA’s Office (2004)
• Big Heart Award — Riverside County DA’s Office (1995)

Community Leadership Recognition

• President, Big Brothers Big Sisters Non-Profit of the Year — California Legislature (2017)