$ 695-695 per hour
I am in my 40th year of practice. I work in Family Law, divorce matters, and electronic discovery matters. I serve as litigation counsel (traditional lawyers role), as a mediator of Family Law and divorce matters, and as a privately compensated temporary judge where I am the judicial officer making the decisions in the case. I am an expert in e-discovery and serve as a consultant in cases involving electronic discovery.
I am a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers. I am listed in Best Lawyers in America in both Family Law and Family Law Mediation. I am the 2015 Family Law Lawyer of the Year for San Diego County as named by Best Lawyers in America and the 2017 and 202 Family Law Mediator of the Year for San Diego County. I have a Super Lawyers designation. I am a Certified Legal Specialist in Family Law. My certification comes from the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. I am listed in the Register of Preeminent Lawyers and my Martindale Hubbell rating is AV, their highest rating. I was made a Diplomate in the American College of Family Trial Lawyers in 2017.
My office staff consists of one associate attorney, a paralegal and a file clerk.
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42 years | 1,500 cases
$ 695-695 per hour
State: California
Acquired: 1983
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Posted by Linda | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Peace of Mind
Separation and divorce can be ugly, draining, sad and exhausting. Gordon made me see light at the end of the tunnel! Trips to his office were the highlight of one of the worst stages of my life.. professional, yet empathetic; Gordon actually made me see some humor in what could have easily been consi...
Posted by Mark | August 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Top Notch Divorce Attorney
Gordon Cruse is an exceptional attorney that has skillfully represented me throughout an 18 month problematic divorce proceeding. His fair and compassionate approach, combined with an unmatched knowledge of the law, makes him without peer. He is, hands down, the best in the business.
Posted by Robert | February 14, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
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I was referred to Gordon by a fellow lawyer to handle my divorce. i interviewed a number of excellent attorneys before i chose Gordon. My full expectations were met. His brilliance in strategy, his knowledge of the law and his never-wavering care for my well being throughout the painful divorce proce...
"I endorse this lawyer. Gordon is a top-notch attorney, who can serve as a tough litigator, as well as a great mediator."
"This is the best family lawyer in San Diego. Superb litigator if needed. His focus is settlement and minimizing needless cost. Completely trustworthy in every aspect of his practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gordon is one the most highly respected lawyers in the San Diego legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Cruse provides thoughtful, educated and experienced answers to the questions provided herein. Attorney Cruse provides a needed service by providing voluntary and free legal assistance to the individuals herein who are in need of immediate legal answers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gordon Cruse is one of San Diego's most respected lawyers in family law. I have observed his work in a number of situations and I find him to be among the best. He knows the law cold and he knows how to apply the law to a factual situation to the client's advantage. He is articulate and respected in the Courts. He makes a powerful presentation for his clients. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Gordon for many years and have worked with him on cases. Not only is he an excellent attorney but he is always gracious and professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Gordon when I was in law school, while working for another family law attorney. I came to know Gordon, as an extremely passionate and well versed family law attorney. His clients were well protected under his representation."
"It is my privilege to unequivocally endorse Gordon Cruse as one of the premier family law attorneys in Southern California. I have known Mr. Cruse for more than twenty years, and in that time, he has been opposing counsel, as well as settlement conference judge and privately retained judicial officer in a variety of complex family law cases. Mr. Cruse demonstrates the highest qualities (professionally, personally and ethically) possessed by a lawyer, and far exceeds the standards imposed by the State Bar as well as the lions share of colleagues in our community. Fair, effective and exceedingly bright, Mr. Cruse is a capable and formidable adversary who typically finds a way to bridge the majority of what appear to be insurmountable obstacles with class and style. He has been unfailing kind and generous with his time whenever I have asked for advice, opinion or direction on any case that did not concern his firm. Mr. Cruse's excellent reputation with bench and bar is well deserved."
"Gordon mentored me as a new attorney 17 years ago. I remain grateful for his generosity and expertise. I consider Gordon to be an expert, and one whom I would still consult on extraordinarily complex issues. I endorse this lawyer."
"If you are looking for a family law attorney who is bright, efficient, fair, respected by all of our judges here in San Diego, and who will work tirelessly to settle your case out of court, while at the same time be capable of litigating your case aggressively if necessary, then attorney Gordon Cruse is an attorney you should definitely consider to represent you."
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Norby Award, San Diego Family Court Judges
1984 - Present
Attorney, Gordon D. Cruse, APLC
2006 - Present
International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2002 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Estate divided child custody to my client.
Child Custody order for my client
1982
Juris Doctor
1978
undergraduate
2016
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2015
E-discovery, The Basics
2015
E-Discovery & Ethics
2015
Technology Tips for Lawyers
2014
Technology & Ethics in the Law Office
2014
E-Discovery in Family Law
2014
Technology and Ethics
2014
E-Discovery In the Small Law Firm
2013
ESI & E-Discovery In Family Law
2013
E-Discovery in Family Law
2013
E-Discovery & Ethics
2013
E-Discovery In Family Law
2012
ESI at Trial
2012
Electronic Discovery in Family Law
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Family Law Workshop for Accountants
2014
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