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Kathy A. Cruz
About Kathy
Biography
Kathy has experience as a former deputy public defender for Garland County and a former deputy prosecuting attorney for Garland County. She is currently the only board certified attorney in consumer bankruptcy law in Arkansas, as certified by the American Board of Certification and is currently one of less than 500 attorneys in the US certified in consumer bankruptcy law. As a member of the Garland County Bar association, the Arkansas Bar Association, The Central Arkansas Debtor Creditor Bar, The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, The American Bankruptcy Institute, The National Association of Consumer Advocates, The National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees, The National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, The American Bar Association, and the Arkansas Women Lawyers Association, Kathy is ready to take on your case.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
50%
28 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
25%
28 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
25%
28 years
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Licensed in Arkansas for 38 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 1987
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
Location
Cruz Law Firm
1325 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, 71901-6034
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Kathy A. Cruz's Reviews
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Posted by Bill | February 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Bill Finley say's she is the best
Kathy Cruz handled my divorce and without question was awesome. I recommend her 100 %. She would make a good judge.
Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Bad lawyer
This lawyer don't Know how to talk to you I hate I even hired her I'm paying her to be rude, lazy I have to work for my money I don't know why she thinks she don't have to work for her money then she gets mad because you ask simple questions if I could reverse time I should have saw the warning signs...
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2009
I was able to keep my home
I had to file bankruptcy so that I could keep my home. And if it wasn't for Ms. Cruz I would be renting. After our first visit I was given a list of items that was needed before she could file me. I was also given a time line. Granted it took a while for me to gather up everything that was needed but...
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2009
Unprofessional
We paid the initial $500 on May 26 and the remainder on June 16. As of July 27, we still had not been contacted about the next step. When we went in, we were given the initial paper work again. Unorganized and unprofessional. When approached with the fact that we had not had any calls/updates/ne...
Kathy A. Cruz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kathy is a tenacious bankruptcy litigator, with a great track record. She has made a difference in Arkansas, and also has a national reputation. You can't go wrong using Kathy to handle your bankruptcy matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kathy and I have worked on a number of cases over the years and I have always found her to be professional, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for her clients."
"Kathy was part of the team that brought foreclosures to a halt in Arkansas. That has my attention and respect!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kathy is very experienced and a true warrior of the courtroom. She has the scars to prove it; she has taking a few hits to protect her clients. I would want this woman, this attorney, this fighter on my side. Well done, Kathy....we in the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys respect and admire your work."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Reprimand issued in AR, 2016
updated on 10/07/2016This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Caution issued in AR, 2004
updated on 01/30/2013A caution means that an attorney did something wrong, but may still practice law. The attorney was cautioned in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Owner, Cruz Law Firm
Associations
Garland County Bar association
Member
Arkansas Bar Association
Member
Central Arkansas Debtor Creditor Bar
Member
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
American Bankruptcy Institute
Member
National Association of Consumer Advocates
Member
National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees
Member
National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Arkansas Women Lawyers Association
Member
Education
1984
Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington
MA - Masters
1981
Northwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Bradley University
BA - Bachelor of Arts