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Gordon D. Cruse
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Gordon D. Cruse

4.6
14 reviews

402 West Broadway, Suite 900, San Diego, CA 92101

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and 5 more

About Gordon D. Cruse

Born, raised and educated in San Diego, Gordon D. Cruse represents local business professionals, business owners, military officers, and financially independent individuals in divorce and family law matters. Mr. Cruse earned his undergraduate degree from University of California, San Diego, in 1978, and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Western State University School of Law in 1982. He is admitted to practice all California state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Cruse has received substantial recognition and numerous awards from local and national legal organizations and publications. He has achieved an AV Preeminent rating Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys, and been named to Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and San Diego Top Attorneys, among other attorney ranking services. Mr. Cruse’s sterling reputation and esteem in the San Diego legal community also earned him an extensive profile in San Diego Magazine’s article “The Landscape of Family Law.”

Professional Memberships & Affiliations-State Bar of California, Certified Specialist in Family Law — Family Law Executive Committee (1989-1995), Fee Arbitration Committee (1989)

- San Diego County Bar Association — Family Law Section, Executive Committee, Certified Family Law Specialists (1996-1999; 2000-2003; Chair, 2002), Mandatory Fee Arbitration and Client Relations Committee (Chair, 1990-1992)

- American Bar Association

- Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow

- International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow

- California State Bar Practice Management and Family Law, Mentor (1994-1995)

- Expert Witness and Fee Dispute Litigation Consultant

- Judge Pro Tempore, Family Law, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego (1993)

- Settlement Conference Judge, Family Law, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego (1993)

- Private Judge, Family Law Matters (1996)

- Special Master, Family Law Matters (1996)

- E-Discovery Expert

Honors & Awards

- Best Lawyers in America

- San Diego Top Attorneys

- San Diego Super Lawyers

- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

- AVVO Excellent Lawyer Rating

- Norbert H. Ehrenfreund Award for Outstanding Family Law Attorney

- Pro Bono Publico Distinguished Service Award

- Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services

 

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Gordon D. Cruse got this award in 2021

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Gordon D. Cruse got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 5
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Other 1
    • Property Rights

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $525/hr
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Gordon D. Cruse A Professional Law Corporation
  • Additional Links
    https://www.gordoncruse.com http://www.gordoncruse.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, California
    1983, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    Memberships
    San Diego County (Member: Family Law Section, Executive Committee, Certified Family Law Specialists, 1996-1999
    2000-2003
    Chair, 2002
    Chair, Mandatory Fee Arbitration and Client Relations Committee, 1990-1992) and American Bar Associations
    State Bar of California (Member: Family Law Executive Committee, 1989-1995
    Fee Arbitration Committee, 1989—).
    Bar Fellowship
    American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Western State University School of Law
    Class of 1982
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of California
    Class of 1978
    B.A.
    Political Science
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Legal Specialist, Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

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Principal at Gordon D. Cruse A Professional Law Corporation
4.6
14 reviews

The Emerald Plaza, 402 West Broadway, Suite 900San Diego, CA 92101U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM

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    Gordon D. Cruse was admitted in 1983 to the State of California.
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    Yes, Gordon D. Cruse has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Gordon D. Cruse offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
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    Yes, Gordon D. Cruse will accept Discover.
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    Gordon D. Cruse is the Managing Partner of the firm.

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