L. Craig Atkinson
Atkinson Law Office, PLLC
- Biography
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.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Idaho
- Since 2009
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Senior Partner
- Atkinson Law Office, PLLC
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2010 –
Current
- Associate Attorney
- McKenzie Law Offices, PLLC
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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
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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
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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.
- Education
- University of Idaho College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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2006
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2008 -
- Brigham Young University
- B.A. | Philosophy
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2005
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2006 -
- Brigham Young University-Idaho
- A.S. | Agronomy
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1998
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2004 -
- Professional Associations
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
 # 78776
- Member
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2011 –
Current -
- Idaho Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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2009 –
Current -
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