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
Best Lawyers in America (2022 & 2023)
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
Mock Trial Coach of the Year, Seattle University Black Law Student Association
Urban League of Seattle Spirit Award Recipient – Loren Miller Bar Association
Professional and Civic Affiliations
Washington Bar Association
Oregon State Bar Association
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)
Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity