Craig Logsdon's practice is concentrated in product liability litigation and other torts including premises liability and municipal liability. He is also accomplished in criminal defense matters, including courtroom trial experience.
Craig is a frequent presenter for Snell & Wilmer's in-house litigation training, teaching trial skills to incoming associates. In addition, he is a presenter for litigation training with Maricopa County Bar Association, and mentors law students providing legal aid to the homeless.
Representative Experience
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Criminal Law
- Craig protects rights of individuals by minimizing involvement of the criminal justice system in their lives. He has successfully represented clients in trials, obtained dismissals through negotiation and motion work, and negotiated favorable plea agreements.
Civil Litigation
- Craig represents the interests of manufacturers in major product liability suits brought in jurisdictions across the country. Manufacturing clients include carmakers, recreational boat manufacturers, and others. He also has represented small Arizona businesses, municipalities, and individuals in lawsuits brought against them.
Education
- Arizona State University (J.D., cum laude, 1999)
- University of Oklahoma (B.A., Journalism, 1994)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Arizona
- United States District Court, District of Arizona
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Arizona
- American Bar Association
- Maricopa County Bar Association
- Arizona Association of Defense Counsel
- Homeless Legal Assistance Project
Representative Presentations & Publications
- Uncommon Criminals: Why Veterans Need Their Own Court, Co-Author, Arizona Attorney Special Feature (November 2010)
Professional Recognition & Awards
- Southwest Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars Edition, Criminal Defense: White Collar (2012)
Community Involvement
- Member of committee to establish veteran courts in Maricopa County, Arizona, dedicated to current and former members of military
- Leads Snell & Wilmer's partnership with inner-city elementary school
Other Professional Experience
- Deputy Public Defender, Maricopa County
- Radio News Reporter and Producer, Oklahoma City
