About Alexander

Biography

Hometown legal expertise you can rely upon. Helping to serve the community! - Call Now! 765-577-2643

I can help you make sure you have an accurate contract.

I can help you from investigation all the way through the appellate process, sentence modification, and expungement. Also help with restoration of rights, specialized driving privileges, and reinstatement of driving privileges after lifetime suspension.

Last will and testament, living will, powers of attorney, healthcare representative, trusts, gun trusts, and more.

I handle divorces (dissolution of marriage), paternity cases, CHINS/TPR, and more.

I practice many different areas of the law related to a small and growing community.

I can help a personal representative wind down a decedent's affairs or help beneficiaries navigate the court process.

Navigating the administrative side of the Indiana BMV and other agencies can be difficult. I can help!

I can help small business owners draft the necessary paperwork to start and operate a small business, like LLCs, LLPs, corporations, S-corporations, and more.

I can help defend operating while intoxicated and related crimes cases from investigation to appeal.

I can help defend drug possession/distribution cases from investigation to appeal.

I can help you expunge/seal arrest, juvenile delinquency, and misdemeanor/felony convictions.

I can help someone pursue a guardianship over the person and/or property of a proposed child or adult ward.

I can help defend juveniles in juvenile delinquency cases.

I can help you understand the zoning and use classifications of real estate and pursue variances and changes of the real estate.

I can help landlords and tenants with the intricacies of owning and leasing real estate.

If you were injured during a medical procedure, then I can help you recover the damages to which you are entitled under the law.

If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident or by an animal bite, then I can help you recover the damages to which you are entitled under the law.

I can help defend white collar crime case, including corrupt business activity and more.

If your relative was killed as a result of someone else's negligence, then I can help you recover the damages to which your loved-one is entitled under the law.

I can help with gun trusts, firearm transfers, and restoration of your right to possess firearms.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 15%

Assist adult and juvenile clients through the criminal justice system including investigation, trial, appeal, sentence modification, expungement, and restoration of rights. Specialized driving privileges and rescission of lifetime suspensions.

14 years

15%

Family 15%

Assist clients with prenuptial agreements, divorces, paternity, child support, child in need of services (CHINS), termination of parental rights (TPR), and more. Also assist with enforcement of agreements and court orders.

14 years

15%

General Practice 10%

I operate a general law practice involving many different fields of the law.

14 years

10%

Contracts and Agreements 5%

Assist clients with development, review, and enforcement of contracts, including real estate purchases and more.

14 years

DUI and DWI 5%

Assist clients with criminal cases involving operating while intoxicated and related crimes from investigation through appeal and sentence modification. Also help with specialized driving privileges.

14 years

Drug Crime 5%

Assist clients with criminal cases involving possession/distribution of drugs and related crimes from investigation through appeal and sentence modification.

14 years

Estate Planning 5%

Assist clients with drafting wills, durable powers of attorney, healthcare representative, living wills, trusts, gun trusts, and more.

14 years

Expungement 5%

Assist clients with expunging/sealing arrest, criminal, and juvenile delinquency case records for cases that did not result in a conviction/adjudication and cases that resulted in a misdemeanor or felony conviction or adjudication in juvenile court.

14 years

Guardianship 5%

Assist clients with opening a guardianship case over the person and/or estate of a proposed ward, be it an emergency, temporary, or long-term guardianship. Also assist with biennial reports and accounting to the court.

14 years

Juvenile Law 5%

Assist juvenile delinquency clients from investigation through appeal.

14 years

Probate 5%

Assist clients with administration of estates.

14 years

Business 3%

Help small business owners prepare articles of formation/incorporation and operating/partnership agreements. Can help advise on real estate purchasing, drafting/reviewing contracts, construction, mechanic's liens, and more.

14 years

Landlord or Tenant 3%

Assist both landlords and tenants with the intricacies of owning and leasing real estate.

14 years

White Collar Crime 3%

Assist clients with white collar crime, including corrupt business activity and other crimes, from investigation through appeal and sentence modification.

14 years

Administrative Law 2%

Dealing with the Indiana BMV or other agencies can be difficult. I can help!

14 years

Land Use and Zoning 2%

Assist clients with understanding the zoning and uses permitted for a piece of real estate, and applying for variances or changes.

14 years

Medical Malpractice 2%

If you were injured in a medical procedure, then I can help you recover the damages to which you are entitled under the law.

14 years

Personal Injury 2%

If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, by animal, on someone's land, in someone's home, or otherwise, then I can help you recover the damages to which you are entitled under the law.

14 years

Wrongful Death 2%

If your relative died as a result of someone's negligence, then I can help you recover the damages to which your loved-one is entitled under the law.

14 years

Gun Law 1%

Assist clients with forming and maintaining gun trusts, firearm transfers, restoration of rights to possess firearms after certain criminal convictions, and more.

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

Awards

2022

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 14 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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Location

Kruse Law, LLC

108 N. Lebanon St., Suite 203, Lebanon, IN, 46052

kruselawllc.com/

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Alexander Sherman Kruse's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sharon | February 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Alex was a great help with Estates

Alex has helped me out twice. The first was when my dad passed away and Alex handled the Estate. We ended up having to deal with a reverse mortgage. They are the worst people anyone should never have to deal with especially when you have a burnt house on property they expect you to show proof you ...are trying to sell within 3 months and then every 3 months after. Luckily everything worked out for us in order to keep the property for my niece in which we got accomplished. The second was when my mom passed away and Alex handled her Estate with me too. It wasn't nearly as complicated as my dad's but all in all both of them ran smoothly for me with Alex's help. Appreciate everything he did for me with both my dad and mom's estates at a time that is rough for anyone anyway. Thank you very much for all the help!!!

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Posted by Joshua | February 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney I ever had

I had a criminal case where I was innocent on all charges, Alex had took the time and reviewed and went through my case with fine tooth comb, he answered all questions truthfully to best he could, he didn't promise anything that he couldn't keep, he is extremely up front and truthful. He is the best ...Attorney I ever had, I will use him again if needed ever, don't think twice on using him if you have to. Be upfront and honest with him he will have your back if your honest all the way. Long story short I had over 4 to 5 felonies against me he got it where I was found innocent on all charges and fought my case from start to end. Very detail oriented attorney. Don't second guess using him best ever.

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Posted by Rumzie | February 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Review of Alex Kruse

Alex Kruse is a very good lawyer . He is very organized , very thorough and eager to take on any challenges . He is , by far , the most professional and able lawyer that I have ever hired .

Posted by Eric | February 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Great attorney

Mr. Kruse helped me tremendously when I found myself in a bad spot. He keeps you informed, and works hard for you! Very prompt on getting back with you as well! I recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Michael Husk | February 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Knowledgeable and Helpful

Alex listen and understood what I needed. I was kept informed of the progress, leading to a positive result. I would recommend him highly

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Alexander Sherman Kruse's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rex Patterson

General practice lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alex is an excellent attorney and colleague. I highly recommend him!"

Kyle Ring

General practice lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the opportunity to get to know Alex well and happily endorse him. Alex is both intelligent and passionate. He is a hard worker and someone you can trust to advocate for a client."

Brandon Tate

General practice lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alex is a skilled lawyer in a variety of areas and is is passionate about assisting his clients through various legal matters."

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Rex Patterson

Family lawyer

Brandon Tate

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Marquis Who's Who Top Professionals, Marquis Who's Who

2024

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2023

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2023

Marquis Who's Who In America, Marquis Who's Who

2022

Leadership Development Academy - Class X (10), Indiana State Bar Association

2022

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2021

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

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Work Experience

2019 - Present

Member, Kruse Law, LLC

2024 - 2026

City Court Judge, Lebanon City Court

2023 - 2024

City Court Judge-Elect, Lebanon City Court

2018 - 2019

Partner, Whitsitt Nooning & Kruse, P.C.

2013 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Giddings Whitsitt Williams & Nooning, P.C.

2012 - 2019

Facilitator, Mortgage foreclosure settlement conference facilitator - Boone Circuit & Superior 1 Court

2012 - 2012

Judge Pro Tem on various occasions, Boone Circuit & Superior 1 Court

2011 - 2012

Clerk, Boone Superior Court 1, Judge Matthew C. Kincaid

2009 - 2010

Clerk, Tabbert Hahn Earnest & Weddle

2008 - 2008

Intern estimator, FA Wilhelm Construction Company

2005 - 2007

Intern Engineer, McCarthy Building Company, Inc.

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Associations

2017 - Present

Witham Family YMCA

Emeritus Board

2013 - Present

The Rotary Club of Lebanon, Indiana

Member, Past Secretary, Past President

2011 - Present

Boone County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Boone Lodge No. 9 F. & A.M.

Member, Past Secretary, Past Worshipful Master, among others

2014 - 2016

Witham Family YMCA

Board of Advisors

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Sample of Legal Cases

State of Indiana v. Richard King (06D02-2311-F6-002166)

Charges dismissed

State of Indiana v. Joshua K. Switzer (06C01-1709-F6-001664)

Not guilty

In the Matter of T.B., A Child Alleged to be a Delinquent Child

Adjudicated not a delinquent

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Education

2011

Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis

2008

Purdue University

BSCNE

2004

Lebanon High School

Honors Diploma

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Speaking Engagements

2022

Mental Health Summit - State of Indiana

Mental Health Summit

2022

Leadership Development Academy - Class X (10)

Leadership Development Academy - Class X (10)

2022

JDAI Inter-Site Conference

JDAI Inter-Site Conference

2018

Statewide Opioid Summit: Medication Assisted Treatment and Addictions Primer for Justice Professionals - State of Indiana

Opioid Summit

2018

JDAI Inter-Site Conference

JDAI Inter-Site Conference

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Languages

English

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Activity

Legal Answers

Q&A

How can I challenge a TOD in Indiana?

02 Dec 2023

Q&A

Can you get my charges dropped from possession of Meth because it was simply a residue I was unaware of in a closed container in

09 Feb 2022

Q&A

If I get into a school fight could or would my probation period be extended?

09 Feb 2022

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