The Hopkins Law Firm, P.C.

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When you need a lawyer, choose carefully. You deserve and need the best lawyer you can get. 

We understand that an accusation of drunk driving is not just a traffic ticket. It can cost you your driver's license, your job and even your freedom. To our clients, an accusation of drunk driving is just as serious as an accusation of murder. Our clients want the best lawyer that they can get. So, we handle drunk driving cases with the highest level of care and commitment. If you need to drive for your career, you deserve nothing less.

Because our clients entrust us with life's most serious problems, we know that there is no such thing as a routine case. Our clients receive the highest level of personal attention. We promise you professional, friendly and affordable service. Call us now for your free initial consultation at 503-419-6320.

Attorney Profile

Craig was born on the east coast. At the age of 11, he moved with his family to Southern California where he lived until very recently. In 1982, he graduated from Chaminade College Preparatory and in 1986 from Loyola Marymount University, with a degree in psychology. After college, Craig worked for nearly 20 years for a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company, first in sales and then in legal compliance. In 1998 Craig attended Southwestern University School of Law at night while maintaining his full time job during the day. During law school, he worked as a certified law clerk for the Ventura County District Attorney. In his final year of law school, Craig left his job to focus exclusively on the practice of law. During that final year he clerked for the Hon. William D. Stewart in the Los Angeles County Superior Court and later for the Hon. Daniel A. Curry in the California Court of Appeal.

Upon graduation, Craig was the recipient of several academic awards including being named to the Dean's List and earning the CALI "Excellence for the Future" Awards in both Criminal Law and Evidence. 
 
Following law school, Craig fulfilled a lifelong dream and moved to the glorious state of Oregon. Upon his arrival, he was privileged to work for the State of Oregon, Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General in Salem. In 2005, Craig moved to Portland to fulfill another dream by opening his own law practice. 
 
Craig is developing a reputation in the community for being straightforward, reasonable and effective. 
 
In addition to practicing family law at the trial level, Craig also handles criminal matters confidentially and takes pride in maximizing recovery for his clients suffering a personal injury . 
 
Craig's personal life is busy. He enjoys, golfing (poorly) camping, backpacking, lifting weights, listening to live music, taking trips to the coast, reading and watching the New England Patriots collect Superbowl rings. 
 
Craig does not screen his calls, so give him a call and he's likely to answer. 
 
Areas of Practice: Family Law, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury . 
 
Bar Admissions: Oregon, 2004; Washington DC, 2005, United States District Court for the District of Oregon, 2006  
 
Memberships: Multnomah County Bar Association, Clackamas County Bar Association, Oregon State Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association 
Education: Loyola Marymount University (B.A., 1986), Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2002).