Brian A. Kruse

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Brian A. Kruse

also known as Brian Allen Kruse Esq.

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dayton, OH
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

10532 Success Lane, Dayton, OH

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Brian

Biography

Your problems are our problems - real solutions in divorce and family law. Call today 937-203-2262

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

A divorce is a legal proceeding that ends a marriage. Through the divorce suit, you’ll work with the court and attorneys to determine the disposition of your joint property, spousal support issues, and custody and child support issues.

40%
Family 20%

Like a divorce, a dissolution ends in the termination of the marriage. However, fault cannot be assigned to either party and both individuals must be willing to agree to all terms and particulars of a settlement.

20%
Adoption 10%

Adoption is a complex legal process by which you become the full legal parent of a child. While the adoption process may at first seem intimidating and overwhelming, Attorney Kruse can effectively guide you through the entire process Successfully.

10%
Child Custody 10%

In matters of custody, the court is focused on the best interests of the child. When a marriage ends or when parents are unmarried but want to share custody, the parents must submit a plan allocating responsibility for the children.

10%
Child Support 10%

If you want to claim child support, you must request an order for support from the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Ohio law governs how much child support a parent must pay.

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

Cases involving the rights and interests of children of parents who are or have been married are heard in the Domestic Relations Court. In contrast, cases involving children of unmarried parents are heard in the Juvenile Court.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 14 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Kirkland and Sommers, LPA

10532 Success Lane, Dayton, OH, 45458

kirklandsommers.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Brian online.

Brian A. Kruse's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

5 star (16)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (4)

Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Straight shooter with the big picture in mind

Mr. Kruse was always straight with me on my options. I first met with him when considering divorce and I didn’t follow his advice and failed to file sooner. So I hired him when I needed to fix things. He understood my case and my concerns and continued answering questions after our case was closed. H...e took ownership when his paralegal made a mistake (her replacement was great!) and he dealt with abuse and drama from my ex’s attorney with complete professionalism. I hope I don’t need to, but I’ll hire him again if I need further action on our latest decision.

Posted by Chris | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Caring firm and Lawyer who did an excellent job!

I met Brian last year, and the circumstances of my case were very hard and difficult to deal with. Let me say this, Brian was easy to work with, felt like he had my back from the day I retained his services. Let me give you a piece of advice when dealing with Brian, always tell the truth no matter wh...at. If you give this man and his firm the truth and information he will fight for you and do the best job he can! I never lied to Brian i told him the truth about everything. He assured me over and over to trust him and while sometimes it was hard, Brian and his firm knew what they were doing. He assured me it was a marathon and not a sprint but to stay the course. It was the longest 12 months of my life but being a religious man and having Faith in God and in Brian I knew that I would be okay. As opposing counsel and my ex tried to use false restraining orders to gain the upperhand over and over, Brian tore them up and showed the truth! The thing that I admired about Brian that you don't see hardly anymore is that he would never take a shortcut or lie to gain the upperhand. He did it the old fashion way, hardwork and using the truth! He never once tried to take a fast shortcut to gain the upperhand, he just assured me that we needed to trust the system, and show the truth and put the work in and everything would be okay! Again easy to work with him and to set a plan. As time went out and Brian and I were able to show the truth to the court and the parties involved appointed by the court it was deemed that I should be awarded full custody and that I had the best interest for the children. That's my story in a nutshell, and to tell you where I came from and where I ended up Brian and his firm worked their tails off and got me custody of my kids! Their was times I spoke to Brian at 11 pm at night to have my mind put at ease or to go over my case, sometimes on the weekends, he always returned calls and emails. As a matter of fact my mother just passed away and after the custody and divorce was over he still reached out to me to let me know that he was sorry for my loss. I haven't had a lot of dealings with lawyers but I assure you of this he cares about his clients and he fights for them! I went from only being able to see my children based off lies from my ex to getting full custody as he fought hard for me. While I may sound like a broken record here, I am trying to show you the reader who may be looking for a lawyer that will fight for you, Brian is the man that you need to use! Thank you so much for your help, your partnership in walking with me as it was the hardest time of my life, but thank you! I am very thankful and when I looked you in the eyes and shook your hand I meant what I said! You took care of me like family, I won't forget that! I hope you nothing but the best, and hopefully I won't need you again but if I do, I know that I got the truth on my side and a lawyer and firm who will fight to win for my children and myself!

Posted by Bonnie | May 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Powerful, Harworking Attorney!

As I went through the most difficult point of my life, Mr. Kruse was an answer to my prayers. He’s hardworking, dedicated and professional. He fought hard for me and my children within the court room and behind the scenes. If you’re looking for someone to fight the good fight and stand firm in your c...orner, Mr. Brian Kruse is your guy! What a blessing!

Posted by Phillip | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Attorney - Highly recommend!!!

Brian is an phenomenal attorney! He represented us in a child custody case and made sure our daughter received everything she was entitled to and then some. Even when we would have been happy to just walk away simply ensured of her safety he made sure that we got the settlement she deserved. ...From day one he was open, honest, patient and understanding, but yet a bull dog when it came to our case. At no time did he sugarcoat any details, yet he presented them in a straight forward, down to earth manner. He was amazing with our daughter and was able to relate to her directly and make her comfortable in a stressful situation. You can tell he has abiding love for children which when combined with his strong sense of justice and unparalleled knowledge in the field of family law he is the exact person you want on your side when the chips are down! Dealing with him and his staff was always a pleasure. They kept us informed, answered all questions quickly, completely and made every effort to keep billable hours to a minimum. I honestly couldn't recommend Brian and his firm any higher!

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Win. Win. Win.

Phenomenal in every aspect of my case. Better than I expected; and I expected greatness. I got it and then some. I could not be happier with Counselor Kruse. He has the knowledge, experience, personality and preparation to outperform opposing council and win your case. I will be a lifelong client and... will be honored to refer anyone who needs help to him. You will be happy with Attorney Kruse because he is a Winner. He is the Best at what he does hands down.

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Brian A. Kruse's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Fogt

Family lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Professional and experienced attorney that advocate for his clients."

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Courtney Caparella-Kraemer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a zealous and skilled advocate on behalf of his clients and he is well prepared for every hearing."

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Justin Nidiffer

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is as knowledgeable as they come. You can trust him with the most complex family law matters."

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Christopher Beck

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is an excellent divorce and custody attorney. I have referred a lot of clients and friends to him because I trust his ability to handle the case. He handles every case with great compassion to protect his clients in those difficult times. I strongly endorse and recommend Brian in all aspects of a domestic relations case."

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Laura Pendry

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Child custody lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Ohio Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Certified Specialist - Family Relations Law, Ohio State Bar Association

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Ohio Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Ohio Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Ohio Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Ohio Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Kirkland & Sommers Co. LPA

1900 - Present

Attorney, Kirkland & Sommers Co., L.P.A.

2011 - 2016

Attorney, Hammond, Stier & Stadnicar LLC

2010 - 2011

Staff Attorney, Greene County Court Of Common Pleas

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Momkus McCluskey, LLC

2004 - 2007

Attorney, Pugh, Jones, Johnson & Quandt, PC

Associations

2011 - Present

Greene County Bar Association

Past President, Co-chair of CLE Com, Chair of Scholarship Com

2011 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Former Chair

2011 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

2011 - Present

Stanley Z. Greenberg Domestic Relations Forum

Member

2018 - 2019

Greene County Grievance Com

Member

2017 - 2018

Greene County Bar Association

President

2017 - 2019

Beavercreek City Board of Zoning Appeals

Member

2011 - 2018

Greene County Council on Aging

Board of Directors - Former President

Education

2004

Depaul University

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Ohio University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

CLE Roundup

Domestic Relations 101

2016

Domestic Relations Practice Meeting

Parenting Time - What is Best for the Children

2015

Domestic Relations Practice Meeting

Client Intake

2014

Domestic Relations Practice Meeting

Spousal Support - County by County

2014

CLE Roundup

Domestic Relations 101

2013

Domestic Relations Practice Meeting

Child Support

Languages

English

Activity

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