Craig was born on the east coast. At the age of 11, he moved with his family to Southern California where he lived until 2004. 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, Craig 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 Courts 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 where he was privileged to work for the State 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 has a reputation in the community for being straightforward, reasonable and effective. In addition to maximizing recoveries for his clients suffering personal injury, Craig also handles criminal matters in an effective and confidential manner.
Craig's personal life is filled with the things he enjoys. Golfing (poorly), camping, backpacking, lifting weights, listening to live music, taking trips to the coast, reading and cheering for New England Patriots.
Craig does not screen his calls, try him and he's likely to answer.
Practice areas
Personal Injury of all types.
17 years, 150 cases
17 years, 150 cases
17 years, 2 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues | 2005 | 02/11/2021 |
OR | Active | 2004 | 05/15/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Excellent Rating - Personal Injury | AVVO | 2015 |
Top Contributor - Personal Injury | AVVO | 2015 |
Client's Choice - Personal Injury | AVVO | 2015 |
Superb Rating - Personal Injury | AVVO | 2015 |
Client's Choice - Personal Injury | AVVO | 2012 |
Dean's List | Southwestern University School of Law | 2001 |
AmJur - Evidence | Southwestern University School of Law | 2001 |
Award for Excellence for the Future - Criminal Law | CALI | 2001 |
Award for Excellence for the Future - Criminal Law | CALI | 2000 |
AmJur - Criminal Law | Southwestern University School of Law | 1999 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The Hopkins Law Firm, P.C. | 2006 - Present |
AAG | State of Oregon, Department of Justice | 2004 - 2006 |
Legal Compliance Officer | SmithKline Beecham Clinical Laboratories | 1991 - 2003 |
Marketing Representative | Anheuser-Busch, Inc | 1986 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Mother and Child 501(c)(3) | Board of Directors | 2017 - Present |
Better Business Bureau | Member - A+ Rating | 2008 - Present |
Multnomah County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Clackamas County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Washington County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
Oregon State Bar | Member | 2004 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar | Member | 2004 - Present |
General Society of Mayflower Descendants | Member | 2004 - Present |
Sons of the American Revolution - Gold Country Chapter | Chancellor | 2000 - Present |
Oregon State Bar, Public Service Advisory Committee | Chairperson | 2006 - 2007 |
Oregon State Bar, Health Law Section | Secretary/Treasurer | 2005 - 2007 |
Oregon State Bar, Public Service Advisory Committee | Secretary/Treasurer | 2005 - 2006 |
American Bar Association | Member | 1999 - 2005 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Thompson West | Advanced Criminal Procedure | 2006 |
Lexis Nexis Publishing | Exculpatory Evidence: The Accused's Constitutional Right to Introduce Favorable Evidence | 1996 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southwestern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
Loyola Marymount University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
Chaminade College Preparatory | Diploma | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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SW Business Professionals | Defamation Basics | 2015 |
Public Service Advisory | Challenging PIP IMEs | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Mauk | Substantial settlement |
Shertzer | Jury Verdict: $209,000 |
Nadene | Substantial settlement |
Nazneen | Settled for policy limits and UIM |
Friedman | Settled for policy limits and UIM |
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Kristin Olson, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 17, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Craig was on the other side of a lengthy personal injury trial with multiple plaintiffs that I defended in Linn County. Craig was pleasant to work with, and zealously advocated for his clients. Craig is a hard worker. Finally, in this day and age of increasingly dwindling trials, Craig actually has trial experience. That is incredibly valuable for his clients.
Ruben Ruiz, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have consulted with Mr. Hopkins on many personal injury matters over the years. He excels at evaluating cases and getting high settlements for his clients. He has assisted me over the years with his advice on settlement negotiations.
Walter Hnot,, Car accident Attorney on Apr 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Craig is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Nicole Levy, Car accident Attorney on Mar 29, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves.
Sandi Pellikaan, Unknown Attorney on Oct 5, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
David Lesh, Car accident Attorney on Sep 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Craig is a terrific lawyer and a great person.
Summer Walker, Car accident Attorney on Sep 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Hopkins is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Bryan Smith, Car accident Attorney on Aug 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Craig Hopkins' honesty and cut-to-the-chase legal analysis are hallmarks in a good lawyer. I would recommend Mr. Hopkins for my friends in Oregon.
H. Aalsberg, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
It's simple if you have a persona injury case you can choose from thousands of lawyer. But if you need to Win you need to choose Craig M. Hopkins. He is simply a Superb Lawyer and thus I endorse him.
Mark Clay, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Mr. Hopkins. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help.
Loren Gold, Unknown Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Hopkins represents his clients with passion and compassion which set him apart in the legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse this lawyer.
Brian Torba, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
Relationship: Other
It is clear from the extensive, thoughtful, and compassionate posts that Craig not only is extremely knowledgeable and competent in his practice, but also someone you can trust. I endorse the attorney.
Chris Limberopoulos, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Craig is an exceptional lawyer, highly respected by his peers and an invaluable member of the AVVO community.
Jason Richman, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer whose professional skill and deportment alike set him apart from many other members of the bar in these days when jingles and slogans are more important than skillful zealous representation of client interests.
Brian Yorke, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
John Phillips, Unknown Attorney on Aug 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Lawyers who donate time on sites like this have a passion for the law and a compassion for the people they serve. Kudos.
Adam Studnicki, Unknown Attorney on Aug 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Craig is a great lawyer who genuinely takes interest in the welfare of his clients. He is highly respected in the legal community.
Howard Lewis, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. attorney Hopkins is an outstanding attorney whom I highly recommend.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Aug 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Craig is a top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Matthew Tourtlotte, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Craig Hopkins has an excellent reputation in the legal community. He offers sound legal advice to his clients and serves them well. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation.
Job Herrera, Car accident Attorney on Aug 8, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hopkins' skill and qualifications in handling legal issues is apparent in his responses to the questions posted on this site. Keep up the good work Mr. Hopkins!
Sasha Bojat, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is well versed in law, experienced and never afraid to take on a challenging case. Mr. Hopkins is known in the personal injury community as an attorney who obtains high settlements and verdicts for his clients.
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