L. Craig Atkinson

I am a criminal defense attorney practicing in Boise, Idaho. My firm handles any and all types of criminal cases, including DUI, Domestic Violence, Theft, and Sexual Offenses. Our firm philosophy starts with honesty. Establishing a good relationship with our clients always starts with an honest approach about what we can do for them in their case, and establishing realistic expectations, and likely outcomes. From there we deliver competent and zealous advocacy for our clients. We have garnered an impeccable reputation in the Boise community and a satisfied clientele in the Treasure Valley.

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Idaho

Since 2009

Senior Partner

Atkinson Law Office, PLLC

2010 - Current

Associate Attorney

McKenzie Law Offices, PLLC

2009 - 2010

Here I learned all the ins and outs of running a successful criminal practice. Curtis McKenzie was the owner of the firm. I was brought on to handle all the criminal cases. Mr. McKenzie was a senator in the Idaho legislature, and needed an associate to handle his criminal case load.

Limited License Legal Intern

Gem County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

2008 - 2008

My first experience practicing as a licensed attorney. Here I gained valuable insight into how prosecuting attorneys think. I gained a great deal of skills and knowledge and worked under some of the best and brightest prosecuting attorneys Idaho has to offer. I also learned something about myself, I am a defender, not a prosecutor.

Legal Intern

Ada County Public Defender's Office

2007 - 2007

My introduction to the world of criminal defense. This is where I fell in love with the practice of defending the accused. I gained important skills and knowledge by working at the Ada County Public Defender's Office. I learned not only how to be a criminal defense attorney, but I became acquainted with the Judges, Prosecuting Attorneys, and other Defense Attorneys in Ada County.

University of Idaho College of Law

J.D. | Law

2006 - 2008

Brigham Young University

B.A. | Philosophy

2005 - 2006

Brigham Young University-Idaho

A.S. | Agronomy

1998 - 2004

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers  # 78776

Member

2011 - Current

Idaho Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Current