David Edward Coombs (born July 6, 1969) is a United States military defense counsel known for his role in several high-profile cases.

Coombs spent twelve years on active duty service with the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps.

[5] From 2003 to 2005, he served as one of four defense counselors[6] in the United States v. Sergeant Hasan Akbar case, a matter which received wide coverage.

[7][8][9][10] In 2008, Coombs was a judicial advisor in support of the Law and Order Task Force in Baghdad, where he was responsible for mentoring and assisting Iraqi prosecutors and judges.

[5] In 2009, Coombs left active duty service and began a private practice specializing in defending members of the United States Army.