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Craig Matthew Hopkins
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Biography
Craig has a solid reputation in the legal community for being straightforward and reasonable. Growing up in Southern California, with such a diverse population, provided him an impressive ability to connect with people from all different walks of life. His upbringing instilled in him strong values that he lives by both personally and professionally. He believes in honesty, sincerity, hard work, and persistence. Craig makes it a point to always be kind, realizing that struggles in life are sometimes symptoms of a larger or different issue that is not externally apparent. Combining his ability to empathize with people along with his effective negotiating strategies is what makes Craig so successful at connecting with Reynolds Defense Firm clients and obtaining results that protect their best interests.
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. Later, Craig moved to Portland to fulfill another dream of opening his own law practice, where he handled personal injury and DUII cases. After a successful career as a solo practitioner for 15 years, Craig wanted to begin a new chapter in his professional life. He wanted the experience of being part of a specialized team, with the ability to hone in his knowledge and skills to become an expert in DUI law.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Oregon for 21 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 20 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Reynolds Defense Firm - Corvallis Office
408 SW Monroe Avenue, Suite 150, Corvallis, OR, 97333
Reynolds Defense Firm - Eugene Office
207 E 5th Ave, Suite 253, Portland, OR, 97402
Reynolds Defense Firm - Salem Office
222 Commercial Street SE, Ste. 1803, Salem, OR, 97301
Reynolds Defense Firm - Main Office
4614 S. Kelly Ave, Portland, OR, 97239
Reynolds Defense Firm - Beaverton Office
12725 SW Millikan Way, Suite 300, Beaverton, OR, 97005
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Craig Matthew Hopkins's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 19 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great service!
Craig is extremely attentive and answered all of my many questions in an easy to understand way. He walked me through the complexities of my case, my options, and made sure I understood everything I needed to do.
Craig Hopkins
Replied last July 2, 2025Thank you for leaving the kind feedback - it is appreciated!
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great experience
Craig and the whole Reynolds defense firm have been fantastic to work with. Very responsive, respectful and have really made this whole experience feel doable. It is very uncomfortable and embarrassing which they do a great job of easing those feelings. I would highly recommend for the peace of mind ...
Craig Hopkins
Replied last October 25, 2024This is the kind of feedback that keeps us going. Thank you so much for trusting our team with your case!
Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Anonymous
I can’t express enough how helpful Craig and the entire Reynolds Defense Team has been. Best decision I could have made through this miserable process. The reassurance and knowing what to expect you just can’t put a value on that.
Posted by Robert | January 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Just Getting started.
To be honest, we have just started. From the beginning they have been great to work with and very thoughtful to me as a client.
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Craig Hopkins
This is the lawyer you want! He is easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. He was committed to my case. He worked to get the best outcome for me.
Craig Matthew Hopkins's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Craig's calm demeanor and depth of knowledge put his clients at ease. He is a dedicated advocate who gets fantastic outcomes and is always focused on his clients' priorities and ultimate goals. Craig is a clear and transparent communicator who can make complex ideas straightforward and understandable from a practical perspective."
"Craig is a great human being, and a great attorney, and he brings his best in taking care of everyone he represents."
"Craig's good-natured demeanor and creative intellect make him excellent with judges, clients, and peers. I consider myself lucky to work with Craig!"
"Craig is smart, professional, and kind to his clients. He cares deeply about getting the best result he can. Although he is always courteous, he will not back down from a fight if that's the right thing to do for the client. He's the type of lawyer you want on your side."
"I endorse this lawyer. Craig is a fantastic DUI attorney. He advocates vigorously for his clients, is a highly skilled communicator, and gets excellent results for his clients."
"Craig is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Craig is a terrific lawyer and a great person."
"Mr. Hopkins is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Craig is an exceptional lawyer, highly respected by his peers and an invaluable member of the AVVO 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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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DUI and DWI lawyer
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DUI and DWI lawyer
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Donald Molnar
DUI and DWI lawyer
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DUI and DWI lawyer
Brian Torba
Personal injury lawyer
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Kiel Roeschke
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Jonathan Johnson
Family lawyer
Adam Studnicki
Personal injury lawyer
Jason Richman
Personal injury lawyer
Suzanne Mindlin
Personal injury lawyer
Leslie McPadden
Personal injury lawyer
Bryan Smith
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Howard Lewis
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Jody Nathan
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Bradford Bucklin
Personal injury lawyer
Jillian Hayes
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Excellent Rating - Personal Injury, AVVO
2015
Top Contributor - Personal Injury, AVVO
2015
Client's Choice - Personal Injury, AVVO
2015
Superb Rating - Personal Injury, AVVO
2012
Client's Choice - Personal Injury, AVVO
2001
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
2000
Award for Excellence for the Future - Criminal Law, CALI
1999
AmJur - Criminal Law, Southwestern University School of Law
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Associate Attorney, Reynolds Defense Firm
2006 - 2022
Owner, The Hopkins Law Firm, P.C.
2004 - 2006
AAG, State of Oregon, Department of Justice
1991 - 2003
Legal Compliance Officer, SmithKline Beecham Clinical Laboratories
1986 - 1991
Marketing Representative, Anheuser-Busch, Inc
Associations
2017 - Present
Mother and Child 501(c)(3)Board of Directors
2008 - Present
Better Business BureauMember - A+ Rating
2005 - Present
Multnomah County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Clackamas County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Washington County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2004 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2004 - Present
General Society of Mayflower DescendantsMember
2000 - Present
Sons of the American Revolution - Gold Country ChapterChancellor
2006 - 2007
Oregon State Bar, Public Service Advisory CommitteeChairperson
2005 - 2007
Oregon State Bar, Health Law SectionSecretary/Treasurer
2005 - 2006
Oregon State Bar, Public Service Advisory CommitteeSecretary/Treasurer
1999 - 2005
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Education
2002
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Loyola Marymount University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1982
Chaminade College Preparatory
Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2015
SW Business Professionals
Defamation Basics
2007
Public Service Advisory
Challenging PIP IMEs
Publications
2006
Thompson West
Advanced Criminal Procedure
1996
Lexis Nexis Publishing
Exculpatory Evidence: The Accused's Constitutional Right to Introduce Favorable Evidence
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was given an incorrect lab result which caused a severe stroke, can I sue.?
25 Apr 2022
Q&A
I was rear ended while stopped at a stop light and I have no insurance what is the best outcome I can get.?
30 Sep 2015
Q&A
A T.D.O.T driver hit my car and it was there fault. Should I get a lawyer just to help handle the claims.
28 Sep 2015