Craig Denney

Craig Denney is an Instructor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. He teaches courses on criminal law, procedure, white collar crime, corporate crime, organized crime, and federal prosecution. Concurrently, he serves as a federal magistrate judge in Nevada and a Colonel in the Army Reserve JAG Corps, where he has held roles on the Army Court of Criminal Appeals and a trial bench.

Education:

• Master's of Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College (2012)
• MBA, Saint Martin's College (1999)
• J.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1993)
• B.S. in Economics and Business, Ohio Dominican College (1990)

Research interests focus on criminal justice systems, federal prosecution strategies, and white-collar crime dynamics. His career includes federal prosecution (U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Nevada), private practice at Snell & Wilmer (focusing on criminal defense and civil litigation), and service as an administrative law judge with the Social Security Administration.

Awards:

• Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy (National Board of Trial Advocacy)

Advising and Grants: No formal advisees or grants listed in available data. Military and judicial roles form the core of his professional engagement.

Professional Networks: Active in federal and military judicial systems, contributing to criminal justice reform and legal advocacy through court appointments and reserve service.