The Law Office of Craig M. Greaves

The Law Office of Craig M. Greaves Criminal Defense Attorney
Specializing in DWI/DUI, Drug & Assault Charges in Bryan | College Station The Law Office of Craig M.
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Greaves is proud to have been serving the Bryan/College Station area for over 15 years. Craig Greaves specializes in all criminal matters, including, but not limited to: DWI/DUI, Possession of Ma*****na, Possession of Controlled Substance, Theft, Assault, S*x Crimes, and Expunctions. If you have been charged with a crime, it is imperative that you contact our office as soon as possible to ensure an aggressive defense. Consultations are free and calls are answered 24/7.

06/08/2026

Scientists still can’t explain it. One minute we’re reviewing evidence, filing motions, and preparing for trial. The next minute there’s a dramatic bend and snap, a jury disappears to deliberate, and somebody’s holding a NOT GUILTY sign like they just won the lottery.

We’re not saying the bend and snap caused the verdict. We’re just saying nobody has proven it didn’t.

06/06/2026

My husband says I have an attitude, spend all his money, and wake up every day looking for a fight. In my defense, most of those things are only true before my morning coffee.

On the other hand, this is the same man who calls me from three rooms away because he can’t find something that’s exactly where I told him it would be. So no, he’s not leaving me. Not because of love, loyalty, or our wedding vows. Because if I disappeared for 48 hours, he’d forget half his passwords, miss three appointments, and accidentally schedule a jury trial on a family vacation. 😂

06/04/2026

Sometimes a case looks airtight—until you start digging. Police reports, body cam footage, witness statements, phone records, surveillance videos… the details matter. A lot of times, what gets alleged on day one doesn’t match what the evidence ultimately shows.

Being a criminal defense attorney isn’t about arguing for the sake of arguing. It’s about asking questions, testing assumptions, and holding the government to its burden of proof. So when the prosecutor says, “Here’s what happened,” and we’ve got the receipts that tell a different story… let’s just say the conversation gets interesting.

06/02/2026

Some days are nonstop phone calls, overflowing inboxes, court deadlines, late nights, and problems that don’t clock out at 5 p.m. The stress is real. The responsibility is real. There are plenty of days when being a lawyer feels a lot less glamorous than people imagine.

But every once in a while, it’s worth remembering the kid in that old photograph. The kid who had no idea where life would take him. The kid who would have thought owning a law firm, standing up for people, and helping clients through some of the hardest moments of their lives sounded impossible.

The truth is, this job isn’t just about winning cases. It’s about helping people when they’re scared, overwhelmed, and uncertain about what’s next. It’s about giving someone hope when they feel like they’re out of options. Those moments make every stressful day worth it.

So when the phone won’t stop ringing and the emails keep piling up, it’s good to stop and remember: this was once the dream. And somehow, against all odds, that little kid grew up and made it happen.

05/31/2026

Before Alex Murdaugh ever became one of the most infamous murder defendants in America, he was already at the center of a staggering financial scandal. Prosecutors accused the once-prominent South Carolina attorney of stealing millions of dollars from clients, diverting settlement money that should have gone to injured victims and their families, and defrauding his own law firm. Murdaugh eventually pleaded guilty to numerous financial crimes and was sentenced to decades in prison for fraud, money laundering, and related offenses. In other words, even before the murder case, his legal career had already completely unraveled. (Department of Justice)

Then came the murder trial involving the deaths of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. In 2023, a jury convicted Murdaugh and he received two life sentences. But appeals are not about whether the public believes someone is guilty or innocent—they’re about whether the trial was conducted fairly. Murdaugh’s attorneys argued that Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors during the trial by making comments about Murdaugh and his credibility. Earlier this month, the South Carolina Supreme Court agreed that the jury had been exposed to improper outside influence and ordered a new trial. The ruling was not a declaration that Murdaugh is innocent. It was a reminder that even defendants accused of terrible crimes are entitled to a fair trial before an impartial jury. And regardless of what happens in a future murder retrial, Murdaugh remains behind bars serving lengthy sentences for the financial crimes he admitted committing.

05/28/2026

People think jury selection is just lawyers asking boring questions while everyone tries not to make eye contact. In reality? Sometimes it feels like hosting the world’s most unhinged group therapy session. 😂 Over the years, we’ve heard EVERYTHING during voir dire. Jurors admitting they already think someone “looks guilty.” Jurors saying they trust whichever lawyer is dressed better. Jurors admitting they’d probably make decisions based on “bad vibes.” And yes… occasionally people say things so insane that you genuinely wonder how they made it through the parking lot without adult supervision.

But as funny as some of these questions sound, there’s actually a very serious reason we ask them. A criminal trial is supposed to be decided on evidence, not emotions, assumptions, attraction, political beliefs, conspiracy theories, or who has the nicer tie. If someone already has a bias walking into the courtroom, we NEED to know that before they’re sitting in judgment of another human being. Honestly, we appreciate the jurors who are upfront about it, because the worst juror isn’t the weird one… it’s the one pretending to be fair when they already made up their mind before opening statements even start.

The justice system only works when people are honest. Even if the honesty is absolutely ridiculous sometimes.

05/27/2026

A case sitting around for a year doesn’t always mean the case is impossible. Sometimes it means nobody was pushing hard enough, asking the right questions, filing the right motions, challenging weak evidence, or forcing the conversation that needed to happen. Every criminal case has moving parts — facts, strategy, timing, negotiation, courtroom reputation, relationships with prosecutors, and knowing when to apply pressure versus when to stay patient. That’s why experience matters. A lawyer who has spent years inside these courtrooms learns how to spot problems in a case early, cut through the noise, and get straight to the issues that actually move the needle. Sometimes the difference between “stuck for a year” and “dismissed in two weeks” is having somebody who knows exactly where to attack the case and how to navigate the system efficiently.

Craig takes pride in being aggressive when it matters, prepared at all times, and impossible to ignore when a client’s future is on the line. Prosecutors know when a lawyer is serious, when they’re ready for trial, and when they’re not going to accept lazy outcomes just to move a file off a desk. Good relationships in the courthouse don’t come from being fake friends with everybody — they come from years of professionalism, preparation, credibility, and consistently showing up ready to fight. At the end of the day, clients deserve more than someone who just “handles” their case. They deserve someone who treats their freedom, reputation, family, and future like it actually matters. Sometimes that changes everything.

After receiving approximately 947 comments from the internet’s self-appointed Sign Cleanliness Task Force, we have offic...
05/24/2026

After receiving approximately 947 comments from the internet’s self-appointed Sign Cleanliness Task Force, we have officially launched a new division of the firm: Greaves Pressure Washing & Child Labor Services LLC. Unfortunately, management quickly realized that when you pay your employees exclusively in popsicles and Chick-fil-A, OSHA starts asking questions. So far, her work ethic is strong, her hourly rate is aggressive, and she has already requested two snack breaks and a promotion to “Senior Algae Removal Specialist.”

In all seriousness, y’all were right… the sign was looking a little too “abandoned seafood restaurant off Highway 6” for our liking. So we put the youngest member of the firm on the case. She handled it with professionalism, determination, and absolutely zero understanding that she just got tricked into doing yard work for free.

05/24/2026

Memorial Day weekend has a weird way of turning otherwise normal adults into absolute Craigslist mugshots with a sunburn. Somewhere between the second pool beer and the “bro trust me” cannonball competition, people start making decisions that end with somebody crying in flip flops outside a Waffle House while their friend explains to an officer that “he’s actually a really good guy.” Every year it’s the same story: boating while blitzed, fighting over co****le, trying to impress strangers with fireworks, posting evidence to Instagram, and somehow ending the night barefoot in a gas station parking lot arguing about freedom.

This weekend, try to remember what Memorial Day is actually about. Honor the people who sacrificed everything for this country… and maybe don’t celebrate their service by catching a public intoxication charge while wearing American flag swim trunks and screaming “FREEBIRD” at a Bluetooth speaker. Have fun. Eat too much. Relax by the pool. Just don’t turn a long weekend into a court date. Your future self — and probably your group chat — will thank you.

05/23/2026

People see the courtroom victories, the confident suits, the closing arguments, and the “not guilty” moments. What they don’t see are the days where the stress follows you home. The weight of carrying someone’s future on your shoulders. The late nights replaying testimony in your head. The calls from terrified families. The pressure of knowing one mistake, one missed detail, or one bad day could change someone’s life forever. Criminal defense isn’t just a job — it’s emotional warfare some days.

But no matter how overwhelming life gets, the work still matters. Your clients don’t get to press pause on their problems because you had a rough day, because you’re stressed, or because life outside the office is chaotic. Real dedication means showing up anyway. It means pulling yourself together, getting back in the fight, and handling business when people are counting on you most. Because at the end of the day, being mentally tough isn’t about never feeling overwhelmed — it’s about refusing to stay down when serious work still needs to be done.

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708 S Bryan Avenue
Bryan, TX
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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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