About
Craig L. Hendricks is a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience. Before joining The Defenders Criminal Defense Attorneys, he spent 25 years as a Chief Deputy District Attorney. His prosecutorial work focused on crimes against women and children, giving him extensive courtroom experience before he moved into criminal defense practice.
Hendricks earned a political science degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and later attended Whittier College School of Law. His official attorney profile lists both institutions in its education section and describes his transition from long-term prosecution work to defense representation.
Hendricks handles criminal defense matters involving assault and battery, domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses, fraud, record sealing, juvenile crimes, probation violations, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes. He brings extensive legal experience and courtroom knowledge from his years as a prosecutor. His prosecutorial background provides valuable insight into criminal investigations, case preparation, and courtroom procedures, strengthening his approach to criminal defense. Craig L. Hendricks is a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney with The Defenders. He represents clients facing criminal charges and brings valuable legal experience and courtroom knowledge to his practice. His professional achievements include recognition as one of Nevada’s Top Lawyers in 2022, reflecting his established career in criminal law.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, The Defenders Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Member, State Bar of Nevada
Licensed State
- Nevada
Education
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Political Science Degree
Awards & Badges

- Assault & Battery
- Drug Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Expungement
- Federal Crime
- Homicide
- Juvenile
- Parole & Probation
- Sex Crimes
- Violent Crime
- White Collar Crime





