Craig Law Firm

08/25/2026

Proud to see one of our former interns, Dakota, hidden amongst his fellow law school classmates as he starts his first year at UND Law. Everyone at Craig Law Firm is proud of your accomplishments, and we are hoping to have both you and our Class of 2028 intern, Nora, back for the summer of 2027. Good luck!

Welcome Class of 2029 ⚖️💚

08/13/2026

“Reasonable doubt in reasonable time”

I recently got in touch with a client I hadn’t seen in three years. The last time we had spoke, he was preparing to accept responsibility for an offense in federal court and serve his time for that crime. I was told he had been released from custody sometime last fall.

Upon his release from federal custody, this man undertook massive effort to get his life back on track. He was reunited with his long time partner and their shared children, obtained a good paying full-time job at a local business, and was maintained the sobriety he fought so hard to obtain. His life was going so well.

Earlier this summer, he was stopped for a minor traffic violation. Authorities told him he had an old warrant from 2024. He was accused of stealing money from someone he had never met years ago. He was confused, he couldn’t have committed a crime in Minot back then because he was in federal prison. I got the case shortly after his arrest.

Within five minutes of receiving the states evidence, I realized that the states case was sloppy, haphazard, and full of holes. Myself and other Minot taxpayers paid a detective upwards of $6,700 a month to blatantly lie on an affidavit saying my clients signature matched stolen checks (they didn’t) and this same detective took the word of the actual thief when she told him that despite all evidence pointing to her, it was actually somehow my client instead. This other person was never charged, and got away with thousands of dollars.

The cherry on top for me was that federal court records are publicly accessible. It took me less than five minutes to discover my client was in custody on that federal charge during the alleged theft. I swiftly took my findings to the state, advising them that this case was garbage, and that I would crush their allegations in court.

This morning, I showed up for my clients preliminary hearing, prepared to show the judge the lazy, inaccurate detective work that brought this case before him. I had exhibits marked, and I was ready to go. Instead, the state showed up with a motion to dismiss in hand, resulting in the entry of this order to dismiss the charge against my client.

As I’ve mentioned before, the legal system is confusing to the average person, and that’s partially by design. If you’re confused, you’re more likely to surrender your rights or just give up. Our office has the knowledge and experience to cut through that white noise and red tape, and produce swift results. We are dedicated to producing the best possible outcome for every case, big or small.

07/31/2026

We strive for stories like this from every client. Thank you so much for your support and this recognition!

“The legal system can be overwhelming,” writes Kyle’s nominator, “but Kyle completely changed that experience by truly listening to me. His excellent legal guidance gave me total peace of mind and led to a successful outcome.”

07/09/2026

Last year, I took over a case involving a young man who was facing some serious trouble. The authorities wanted to put him in prison for using his gun, which he lawfully possessed, to defend himself against two convicted felons who had shot at him a combined 55 times. His first lawyer did little besides cash his check and leave him high and dry when he refused a plea deal.

A few months ago, we sat down with Shaquille, and he agreed to tell people his experience with our law firm. Here’s what he had to say:

07/02/2026

Our office will be closing at 1pm today to give our employees more time with their families over the holiday weekend. We will also be closed July 3rd, but will resume normal hours on Monday, July 6th. Happy Fourth of July, everyone!

06/26/2026

In 2018, I was honored to be nominated for an Eagle Award by a client. At the time, I had no idea what this award was or its significance. I now know this is high praise to receive, and it acknowledges the level of dedication we show all clients, regardless of how “big” their case may be. This award is public recognition of providing excellent customer service in the Minot area.

I was recently surprised to discover another client had nominated our office recently (name redacted for client privacy). Although our work on their case had concluded years prior, we clearly left a mark with them.

We are always grateful for public acknowledgements from clients for the work we do on their behalf. We pride ourselves on our dedication to our clients, big or small, and strive to give them the best possible outcomes.

06/09/2026

Twelve years ago, Robert Ackre took a chance on me and opened a law office here in Minot for me to run. We are pictured here outside that very office, which was on South Broadway.

My GPA was “room for improvement”, and my resume only had the couple of years I waited tables at a space themed Chuck E. Cheese knock-off. Rob still had faith in me nevertheless, and that never wavered.

Five years ago to the day, we lost Rob unexpectedly to a heart attack. He was 54 years old. His death was a tremendous and devastating loss for me.

Rob’s passing was an even greater loss for the community he serviced. He was the opposite of the “stereotypical lawyer”, Rob was honest, kind, and generous. You could count on Rob no matter what, and he would give the shirt off his back to a stranger in need.

In the legal field, he was without peer. His advocacy for clients was awe inspiring. Rob took on his clients’
challenges personally, and treated them as if they were family. It was never about money or prestige for Rob, he legitimately cared about the people he helped, and that was his only priority. The level of dedication he showed to the people he cared about was an inspiration to me that I still aspire to achieve.

Yesterday, someone asked me what Rob would say about me if he were still here. Without hesitation, I answered “He would be so proud.” My staff and I have dutifully carried on Rob’s legacy since his passing. The law practice I built with Rob continues to serve this community with that same level of care and dedication that he taught us to bring, regardless of how “big” a case is or how much money we make off of it.

Since Rob’s passing, our office has had countless clients come through our doors. We have continued our legacy of excellent trial advocacy, winning multiple major jury trials, including several AA felony offenses. We have given comfort and assurance to clients who are worried about what might happen in their divorce or custody case. We have collected over a million dollars for clients who have been injured. We have protected those who have no one else to stand up for them.

Rob’s legacy lives on through that advocacy. He would be so proud.

04/09/2026

We are looking forward to having Nora back with us this summer, and she is a tremendous asset to our practice!

Congrats to 1L Nora Kramer on returning to Craig Law Firm in Minot, ND, as a student attorney. In this role, she will gain hands-on experience through drafting briefs, reviewing discovery, and communicating with clients. And upon obtaining her practice papers, Nora will also appear in court and advocate for clients, building experience in both trial and appellate work!

03/26/2026

What Is Assault? Examples, Penalties And Defense?

States define the crime of “assault” in various ways, including the alleged criminal actions taken, the perpetrator’s intent, the severity of the harm suffered by the victim and the type of victim. The definitions, categories and penalties can vary widely, meaning finding a good attorney in the state where the alleged assault occurred is paramount.

States define the crime of “assault” in various ways, including the alleged criminal actions taken, the perpetrator’s intent, the severity of the harm suffered by the victim and the type of victim. The definitions, categories and penalties can vary widely, meaning finding a good attorney in th...

03/25/2026

Last summer, this video started circulating on social media after the Limp Bizkit concert at the State Fair. At the time, most ridiculed the young man depicted in the video (Timithee) and supported multiple felony charges against him.

Shortly after Timithee’s arrest, I got the case. I know that being rude or disrespectful to law enforcement isn’t a crime, and I was determined to fight the charges against him. Throughout my representation of Timithee, the State repeatedly told me his case was hopeless and that I should just give up.

Despite deputies receiving no injuries in this incident, Timithee was charged with two counts of assaulting deputies. He was also charged with resisting arrest after having supposedly assaulted the deputies involved.

Yesterday, I represented Timithee at trial. I made both deputies admit there was no evidence of any injury to them despite their best efforts to explain that away. The State claimed Timithee was strong and out of control, but he hadn’t left a single mark or bruise on anyone. As for the resisting, I pointed out to the jury that at the point Timithee was supposedly resisting, he had a half dozen people on top of him and was never actually told he was under arrest.

After hearing all the evidence, including watching this video multiple times, 12 Ward county jurors found Timithee NOT GUILTY on all three counts against him, clearing his name and preventing the State from trying to send a 19 year old kid to prison.

It’s easy to let public sentiment and “mob justice” make your situation feel hopeless. It would’ve been even easier to force this young man into a plea. I don’t do that, because my client’s rights matter to me. I am never afraid to stand up for them, and advocate for their rights and their freedom. My results at trial are a continued testament to that.