L. Craig Atkinson

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Atkinson Law Office, PLLC

Experience: 14 years

Criminal Law, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence

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Experience 14y

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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.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Idaho

Since 2009

Professional Experience

2010 - Current

Atkinson Law Office, PLLC

Senior Partner

2009 - 2010

McKenzie Law Offices, PLLC

Associate Attorney

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.

2008 - 2008

Gem County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Limited License Legal Intern

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.

2007 - 2007

Ada County Public Defender's Office

Legal Intern

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

2006 - 2008

University of Idaho College of Law

J.D. | Law

2005 - 2006

Brigham Young University

B.A. | Philosophy

1998 - 2004

Brigham Young University-Idaho

A.S. | Agronomy

Contacts

Atkinson Law Office, PLLC 1087 W River St #290 Boise ID 83702 Telephone: (208) 571-0627 Cell: (208) 991-8553

Videos

Never talk to the police - An Idaho Attorney's Perspective

An Idaho attorney addresses the issue of speaking to the police when you have been accused of a crime. A criminal defense lawyer's perspective on the pitfalls of submitting to an interrogation. Attorney Craig Atkinson addresses the many issues surrounding the legal system, and how due to the nature of the adversarial justice system, a defendant's best bet is to keep quiet.

http://atkinsonlawoffices.com

Atkinson Law Office
1087 W. River St., Suite 290
Boise, Idaho 83702