CRAIG W. DRUMMOND
Craig W. Drummond is a Nevada attorney, long-term civil litigator, author, former U.S. Army prosecutor and decorated Iraq Veteran.
Admitted to Practice Law:
United States Supreme Court
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Nevada (State and Federal Courts) (2009)
Missouri (2004)
Kansas (2025)
U.S. Military Courts, Article 27(b), UCMJ
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Accredited Counsel (Inactive)
Education:
Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa
Degree Conferred: Juris Doctor
- Competitor, Drake National Mock Trial Team
- Recipient, the Drake Law School Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts Award for Distinction in Appellate Advocacy
- Recipient, the Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Robert J.
- Kromminga Award for Excellence in Client Representation and Advocacy for the Drake Criminal Defense Clinic
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Degree Conferred: Bachelor of Arts in English. Minors in Business and Military Science
- Top Senior of the Year Award
- Student Body Vice-President
- President, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
- 4-Year Army ROTC Scholarship Cadet
Publications:
– Author, “Saving Sandoval: A True Story” Wild Blue Press. ISBN: 1942266782 (2017) – Author, Special Report, “Don’t Mess with the Veterans Court System,” Las Vegas Review Journal (June 20, 2016)
– Author, Letter regarding the “Food and Medicine for the World Act” read by then Senator John Ashcroft: United States Senate Congressional Record, 106-1st Session (Oct. 13, 1999)
Notable Reported Cases:
Humphries v. New York-New York Hotel & Casino, 133 Nev. Adv. Op. 77 (Oct 5, 2017) [Trial and Appellate Counsel]
Humphries v. New York-New York Hotel & Casino, 129 Nev., Adv. Op. 85 (Nov. 7, 2013). [Trial and Appellate Counsel]
United States v. Bradley, 68 M.J. 556 (A.C.C.A. 2009) [Trial Counsel]
United States v. Goodwin, 20080463 (A.C.C.A. 2008) [Trial Counsel]
Military Service:
2005 – 2009, Captain, U.S. Army JAG Corps, Active Duty.
Served in the positions of Trial Counsel representing the United States in investigating and prosecuting criminal and administrative cases, Trial Defense Counsel defending service members charged with crimes under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and later as a Brigade Judge Advocate advising senior military leaders on legal cases and legal issues they encountered during their command, including serving as a Federal Ethics Counselor and advising on claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
2001 – 2004, First Lieutenant, Military Police Platoon Leader, Iowa Army National Guard. Trained National Guard troops for both homeland and overseas mobilizations following the attacks of September 11, 2001.
Military Awards:
Recipient: Bronze Star Medal for “Exceptionally meritorious service and outstanding dedication to duty during combat operations in Iraq.” Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), Army Achievement Medal (2 awards), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and other medals, citations and awards.
Former Appointed Positions:
Appointed, Special Prosecutor, State of Nevada. Appointed by the Las Vegas Justice Court and the Clark County District Court in the felony prosecution of an attorney where both the Clark County District Attorney and the Nevada Attorney General recused their offices from prosecution. Case No. C-20-350778 (2019-2021)
Appointed, Hearing Officer/Judge by the Clark County Commissioners for Police Fatality Public Fact-Finding Reviews (2019-2023)
Additional:
Board of Counselors, Drake Law School (2025-Present)
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lifetime Member
The American Legion Boys Nation (1996)
Endorsed Solo Pilot at the age of 16
Eagle Scout
