Craig H. Durham

Craig H. Durham is a civil rights and criminal defense attorney based in Boise, Idaho, and a partner at Ferguson Durham, PLLC. He has dedicated a significant portion of his practice to representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government actors, with a particular focus on cases involving excessive force, unlawful searches and seizures, and misconduct by police officers and other public officials.

Durham has litigated cases in both state and federal courts, including the United States District Court for the District of Idaho and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His civil rights work encompasses claims brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, challenging unconstitutional conduct by law enforcement agencies and individual officers throughout Idaho. He is known for his meticulous approach to complex constitutional litigation and his commitment to holding government entities accountable.

In addition to his civil rights practice, Durham handles serious criminal defense matters, including cases where the conduct of law enforcement is central to the defense. His dual focus on criminal defense and civil rights litigation gives him a comprehensive understanding of police practices, use-of-force standards, and the procedural landscape governing accountability claims. He is recognized among Idaho practitioners as a tenacious advocate for individuals facing the full weight of government power.