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

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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

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Brian A. Kruse's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brian | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A Respectable & Caring Attorney

When I first scheduled my hour consultation with Brian Kruse, it become evident that he’d become my attorney from the start. His professionalism, knowledge of the law and respectable demeanor put me at ease when I was at my utmost peril in life of fighting for custody of my child. Brian gave me a s...ense of direction, urgency and cared about my feelings throughout the process. He understood my concerns of my unique situation and gave me his undivided attention when putting our case together. What I liked most about Brian is that he collaborated a plan that was best suited for my situation and would call and work with the opposing counsel to discuss the best options for all parties involved, which included our child’s best interest. I was very satisfied with his approach and resolution. His office team is second to none. Always upbeat, positive and professional. They were attentive to all my emails and phone calls no matter what time of day. They made gathering documents and files that were pertinent to my case a breeze and stayed in constant contact with me throughout the case. I would highly recommend Brian Kruse as your attorney. He will quickly earn your trust as an experienced, well-rounded fighting attorney that’s honest and keeps your expectations real.

Posted by Cassandra | November 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommend

I hired Brian thru word of mouth. He worked with a coworker of mine and got extremely favorable results from a very difficult case. He was very personable and explained the process every step of the way. He was always reachable and very organized. I also got great results from my case. He is honest ...and keeps expectations realistic. He was a joy to work with during a difficult and stressful time.

Posted by Zack D | December 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Save yourself the unnecessary struggle

Brian’s professional advice ended up with almost losing my children. The guy couldn’t handle a simple 3 year modification upholding an order that was already in place. He will tell you he knows the law and you will think he’s doing something to help your case. But in all actuality you will become j...ust a billable client after you call him out for charging $350 an hour. Do not allow yourself to be scammed like myself. Looking forward to all lawyers being replaced by AI in the near future! Yay

Posted by Eric B. | July 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Would not recommend!

Brian started out strong for the first month... talked a big game. He then stopped replying to emails and phone calls for several weeks. He was supposed to file two motions but never did.... didn't care that my wife was not allowing me to see my son. Was also charged for work and time that wasn'...t done.

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Better off representing yourself

I hired Brian Kruse to represent me in a visitation matter regarding my child and regret not researching a capable lawyer more thoroughly. I trusted him with the most important matter I will ever face and he let me down miserably. Do your research and do not make the same mistake I did. To begin, his... paralegal Kalli Allen makes multiple mistakes and I am shocked she is still employed considering she made countless errors sending to the wrong email address that compromised my personal information. When I was upset that she had sent things containing my name and information to a wrong email address she did not even offer up an apology. When I was served papers for interrogatories that I was expected to complete for discovery, she did not get them to me until 2 weeks past the filing date. My documents and answers were to be submitted by me within 28 days of the filing, and Kalli’s mistake set me back 2 weeks worth of time I could have to find all the necessary paperwork I needed. Again, no apology. As a full time working single parent, I had to scramble and stay up late to complete the interrogatories in a rushed manner due to this major oversight. As for Brian, I cannot recommend him due to the fact that he does not care a bit about his clients. If you are looking for someone you can trust with something as near and dear to you as your children’s future and the time you spend with them, I suggest you look for a caring and competent attorney. He made me feel as if asking a question was bothersome and he brushed off my concerns as if they were no big deal. If I needed clarification, he would audibly sigh before giving me a curt and monotone response. Even his appearance speaks volumes about his lack of professionalism, he did not bother to comb his hair and often wore wrinkled dress shirts and looked disheveled. He did not show up to the pretrial but luckily his very capable and compassionate colleague Craig Sams appeared on his behalf. In hindsight I would have hired Mr. Sams instead as he answered my questions in a courteous manner and made me feel as if he genuinely has his client’s best interest. After spending nearly $4,000, I can honestly say that it was money wasted on an attorney that does not care about anything except for his paycheck.

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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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Courtney Caparella-Kraemer

Child custody lawyer

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Craig Sams

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Heather Shannon

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Jason Cavinder

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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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