A door lock device with a latch that is supported by a latch pin engages a striker. A pawl, which meshes with the latch is also supported on the latch pin. A lift lever which mates with the pawl pin moves together with the pawl on the same axis; an outer lever with a release bushing which mates with the lift lever is supported by the pawl pin. A locking link with a curved groove, which is concentric with the pawl pin, guides the release bushing.