About Craig Sims


“I am preparing my children
for the world while preparing
the world for my children.”


-Craig Sims

Craig Sims is a trial attorney by training and public speaker by passion. Apart from being a trial attorney, he also served as Seattle’s Chief Criminal Prosecutor, an adjunct-professor at Seattle University School of Law and a visiting-lecturer at the University of Washington School of Law.  Born in Chicago, Illinois, he gave his first “speech” at four years old during an Easter Sunday morning service. That Easter speech ignited Craig’s passion for public speaking and inspiring others. 

Craig’s entire career has been dedicated to the service of others as shown through his career in public service and his representation of those who have encountered tragic life altering events. He has traveled the country and abroad giving speeches, keynote addresses and conducting trainings meant to inspire individuals to conquer challenges they never thought possible.

Craig is married and has three children. His life motto that serves as his personal and professional guiding principle is:

“I am preparing my children for the world,
while preparing the world for my children.”

Awards and Recognition

  • Washington State Bar Leadership Institute - Co-Chair

  • Best Lawyers in America (2022-2024)

  • Selected to Washington Super Lawyers

  • Washington State Association for Justice, Professionalism Award Recipient (2023)

  • Washington Defense Trial Lawyers - Outstanding Plaintiff's Trial Lawyer (2023) 

  • Seattle University Alumni - University Service Award

  • Seattle University BLSA Alumni Award

  • Top 75 jury verdict (#68) in United States (2018) for Workplace Accident -Topverdict.com

  • Top 5 jury Verdict (#2) in State of Oregon (2016)-Topverdict.com

  • Excellence in the Legal Profession Award, Loren Miller Bar Association

  • Mentor of the Year Award, King County Bar Association (Young Lawyers Division)

  • Attorney Professionalism Award, Washington State Bar Association

  • Young Black Professionals in Seattle, Seattle Times Newspaper

  • Faculty Member of the Year, Seattle University School of Law BLSA

Professional and Civic Affiliations

  • Washington Bar Association

  • Oregon State Bar Association

  • Americal College of Trial Lawyers Fellowship

  • Damages Attorney Roundtable (DART)

  • Civility Center for the Law at Seattle University School of Law / Faculty Member

  • National Bar Association

  • NAACP (Life Member)

  • American Bar Association

  • Loren Miller Bar Association / President (2007-2009), Member at Large (2012 – 2013)

  • King County Bar Association / Trustee (2009 – 2012)

  • Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

  • Oregon Trial Lawyer Association

  • Seattle University President’s Club

  • Washington State Bar Leadership Institute Board (2009 – Present)

  • Seattle University Law Alumni Board (2009-2012), President (2012-2014)

  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. (Life Member)