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Rolf Kruger

Family Attorney at Menlo Park, CA

5.0   21 reviews
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  • State Years
    California - CA 27 years
    Oregon - OR 29 years
  • Licensed for 27 years
    State CA
    Acquired 1995
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 29 years
    State OR
    Acquired 1994
    Status
    Resigned No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Rolf

Learn Rolf’s areas of practice.

HIGH ASSET CASES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON CASES WITH PRIVATE JUDGES AND MEDIATION CONSULTATIONS.

Rolf Kruger is certified by the State Bar of California as a legal specialist in the area of family law and is the most senior partner of the firm. 

 Because of the firm's commitment to excellence, the firm has been awarded the highest rating available to lawyers: Martindale-Hubbell-AV-Pre-eminent Status. Further, Mr. Kruger is consistently ranked as a SuperLawyer™ for Northern California which is a distinction reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in California. 2020  marked the 12th year as a named Superlawyer(tm).  In 2014, he was ranked by Reuters in the TOP 100 of all attorneys in California over all practice areas.  He was appointed by the Board of Governors for the California State Bar as a Commissioner for the Family Law Advisory Commission (FLAC) in 2010. In 2012, he became vice chair of FLAC and in 2013, he became the chair. He became chair of the board in 2014 for two years.

Mr. Kruger specializes in high-asset cases, representing venture capitalists, business owners, CEOs and other executives of domestic and international companies, along with their respective spouses. Mr. Kruger obtained a degree in Finance from Santa Clara.  He remains abreast on the latest strategies and investments, including venture funds, private placements, and crypto currencies (eg bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin, and other alt coins) which helps aid in the discovery, analysis  and division of assets.  

Mr. Kruger graduated from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon in 1994,  earning High Honors in Evidence and Payment Systems.  While attending law school, he also earned a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the university's Center for Dispute Resolution at the College of Law, rated among the top five programs of its kind in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

Mr. Kruger received his Bachelor of Science in finance in commerce from Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business. While attending SCU, he was recognized by the international honor society Beta Gamma Sigma.

(NOTICE; Any testimonials or endorsements on this page do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter)

 

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice 2012
Client's Choice
2012

Contact Rolf

Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP
120 Santa Margarita Ave
Suite B
Menlo Park, CA, 94025
Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP
3130 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 405
Suite
San Ramon, CA, 94583
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Reviews

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Client's Choice 2012
Client's Choice
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Posted by Deborah | July 29, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professional, knowledgeable, responsive, incredibly diligent.
What a win for me to have been referred to Rolf and his accomplished and highly professional team. Rolf is sharp as a tack, knowledgeable, straight shooting and hard working. Mine was an extremely complex (multi-jurisdictional , international) and combative divorce. Rolf knew and could articulate the legal issues relevant to me, but also knew when to seek external advice for the international components. To me, that’s a sign of being a consummate professional. I could count on a Rolf to be a steadfast advocate in my best interest, to be honest and direct with me, to understand and respect my point of view all while providing an empathetic ear. I’d like to add a complement to Carlo a Miranda, Rolf’s assistant lawyer on my case who was always immediately responsive and as professional and empathetic as a Rolf. Janet rounded out the team, managing the reams of documents and emails that flowed across her desk. Highly highly recommend this team.
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Posted by Suresh | June 24, 2018
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Thank you Rolf!
After finding myself in the unfortunate situation of filing for a divorce, the first step for me was to find a good lawyer. After some research I spoke to about 4 of them and Rolf was one of them. Right in my first meeting, I felt Rolf clearly understood my situation and connected with me by hitting the right points so I chose him. I was not disappointed. Rolf was very knowledgeable, patient and most importantly ALWAYS available. I was amazed at how accessible he was to me whenever I had a question or needed guidance, most of my emails were answered within a matter of minutes even on weekends. There is once instance that clearly stands out to me, its when when I lost my cool with something my ex did not co-operate on - I was about to make some hasty decisions on going the court route (we were in mediation), and Rolf promptly shot that down and made me stick to our original plan of not aggravating things unnecessarily to keep costs down. I felt it was a very honest and wise advice from him that helped me in the long run. I am now divorced, while it may not be something I should celebrating - only thing I am sure of was that I made the right choice by picking you Rolf. Thank you!
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Posted by Neeta Kavipurapu | November 18, 2017
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| Consulted Attorney
Yoda of Divorce lawyers
Do you want the Yoda of divorce lawyers? Let me tell you my story: I started working with Mr. Rolf Kruger in 2017. However, it quickly became apparent that my family divorce matter was devolving into a convoluted mess. I could not afford Rolf or anybody who was of his caliber, as far as quality divorce attornies are concerned. My family case took five years. My Ex had many patents, many LLCs, dozens of high fees coming in, and real estate, in my case. On top of that, he filled erroneous civil cases suing me for millions (which I do not have). I spent the better part of four years, fighting off my ex-husband’s lawsuits. I met and interviewed 22 lawyers in Silicon Valley, and while many of them had a strong background in divorce matters, and I even worked with two of them for a while, I was not able to afford them for the duration of my case. In January of 2017, I was going through the long list of issues I needed to address and decided to connect with Rolf. Everything he sent me until now was mind-boggling. He and his staff worked on my case on consulting basis, he gave me ideas and opened the door explaining how should I talk to anybody in this case (lawyer or opposing a party or the judge), he was so objective, and subjective, His continuous emails, and responses to mine, his phone call with all new ideas, getting me introduced to certified forensic accountant, and patent experts, providing patent-based case information, link to the case laws like mine (which were public), I am thankful for all his hard work. I felt he worked within my budget, showed that he cared, patience, thoughtful and effective. His advice paid off. I sincerely and truly from the bottom of my heart thank Rolf and his team. I can move forward with my life 100% now. Best, Neeta
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Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer to Work with
Rolf is the best lawyer that I've worked with. He was always considerate of my situation and tried to help me every single way. If you need something done, Rolf is the person to go to. If I have any need a lawyer in the future, I am definitely going to reach out to him again.
Posted by Steve | July 28, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Perfect Results
Rolf was amazing in navigating my case. Calm, poised, knowledgable and efficient. I have no doubt I would not have been able to win my petition had it not been for his experience and expertise.
Posted by Clay | April 7, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The best decision you'll make
My divorce was a major challenge for me. I had no idea what the process was or what to expect. I didn't know what I didn't know. Rolf made it all clear really fast. I didn't need a hug or a compassionate friend, I needed a tough professional who could advise me and help me get to the right decisions. Rolf is simply the best family law attorney you will find in California. His exceptional experience with high net worth couples with complex financial situations makes Rolf a huge asset for anyone. Rolf helped me reach the perfect outcome and I continue to rely on his expertise in other areas of business and life when I need legal counsel.
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Posted by Emily | November 29, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Stellar Family Law Attorney
Mr. Kruger is an outstanding family law attorney. He recently represented me and I couldn't be more pleased with his knowledge, professionalism, and expert advice. He responded quickly, spent time efficiently and set clear expectations on what to expect during the entire process. Rolf and his team were masterful at keeping the focus on what mattered in the context of the law and communicating my perspective in a way that was impactful. Most importantly, I was confident that Mr. Kruger would go to bat for me on the issues that really mattered to me, wether he agreed with my perspective or not. He firmly offered advice but he also made it clear that ultimately the decisions were mine to make. I highly recommend Mr. Kruger if you want a no-nonsense, expert family law attorney who is efficient, direct, responsive, professional and kind.
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Posted by Tia | September 4, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Attributes of good attorney
There were a few specific attributes I was looking for in an attorney whom I was going to hire to begin my divorce proceedings. 1. Attorney-Client relationship – an attorney who represents me and not just another divorce case, because every case is different, every partnership is unique, and a general rule is often not applicable. What impressed me the most about Rolf was he dedicated his time and effort at the beginning of the case and attentively listened, studied, learned, and understood who his client was and the specific circumstances of her case in order to tailor the representation. I have to say it was not an easy task for him considering that he had to gain an understanding of my decision-making perspectives, which in my case wasn’t easy, and to top that I had begun with lots of emotional baggage, disputes, and frustrations. His talent learned through experience, has proven to him that dissolving a partnership is not solely about financial separation, more importantly, is also about emotional separation, he artfully use a combination of intelligence and empathy. Rolf’s most impressive traits is his continual attention, and prompt responses to always be available to protect his client, even if it meant protecting me from myself, which built confidence, trust, and professional courtesy. 2. Expertise – a veteran attorney experienced enough to have seen it all, and ready to change course as needed. My case was like a roller coaster, facing obstacles at every turn. Rolf was experienced and skilled enough to weather the storms and remained firm, and his confidence was a strong anchor for me. 3. Ethical – although, it is natural to want to “win at any cost”, but what was important to me, to hire an attorney who follows the rules of professional conduct, and obtain the best results with intelligence, skill, proficiency, and ability to practice the law rather than through unethical means. Although, Rolf is aggressive with a purpose, and fights hard when facing challenges, but he never lost the sight of the big picture – obtain the best results for his client through gaining the confidence of everyone involved – opposing counsel, the judge, and of course his client with his intelligence and skills. 4. Attorney’s budget – an attorney that knows when to spent the money and when to be considered about the budget. Rolf, not only he never attempted to make my case about the money, but also he protected me from taking unreasonable risks and/or spending more money on the conflicts that had no merits. What moved me was his commitment to his client - he comforted me at times when I was concerned about sustaining my attorney’s budget, by ensuring that my representation will not be interrupted because of his fees. In addition, his law firm gives you a monthly report to where exactly the money was spent on.
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Posted by anonymous | April 6, 2015
Excellent lawyer!
Rolf knows a lot about family law and will make sure that you are not missing out on anything. He is very persistent with answering questions and his response time is EXCELLENT! My case had involved a very difficult and uncooperative/manipulative person but with Rolf's abilities he was able to get the job done and more. If you need someone who is reliable, knows their stuff, and won't let you get fooled, Rolf is the one for you!
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Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2014
divorce client
Mr. Kruger has my highest respect the way he handled my divorce case. His professionalism protected me from foreign jurisdiction beforehand, and his creativity provided me a secure financial outcome. His responsiveness and ethical manners were excellent, and I always had the feeling having a person I can trust on my side. I highly recommend Rolf Kruger to anyone looking for best legal advice. SB
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Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2014
Fantastic
Rolf Kruger is a very intelligent and a resourceful attorney. I've found myself in a unfortunate situation and had contacted him. After contacting him about my situation, questions, and concerns, he left me with a peace of mind. He is very consistent and was able to answer every question I had concerns about. Before informing Rolf about my situation I had felt very lonesome but now I feel very confident and not alone. I know that I have a great attorney by my side. Thank You Rolf. -LM
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Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2013
Lawyer with absolute uncompromising integrity
It was of critical importance to me to have the best legal counsel, given the complexity of my case. After consulting with a few top rated lawyers, I approached Attorney Kruger. My initial impression of Attorney Kruger as frank, compassionate and client focused was further reinforced in my subsequent meetings. I will be forever grateful to the attorney and his team for approaching my case with urgency, while maintaining the highest integrity and ethical standards. I can finally sleep again with the knowledge that I have a highly skilled and experienced legal team with the right strategy and my best interests at heart. Attorney Kruger and his team have my highest level of confidence and trust.
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Posted by Michael | September 17, 2013
Rolf is the best Divorce Lawyer in California >.
Rolf , is the very best there is . He works beyond the call of duty and sticks to the facts . He is not like most lawyers that try to milk the Job. I have worked with Rolf now going on 20+ Years and he has never let me down. I am CEO of 3 company's and wish all lawyers were like Rolf. If they were life would be much more easy.
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Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2013
Rolf Kruger is the best
I hired Rolf Kruger on the recommendation of a friend, and have not been disappointed. He has been a consummate professional, extremely responsive, very knowledgable about every aspect of California divorce laws and procedures , and most importantly, he and his team have cared about me and my situation personally, and have had my back throughout the entirety of this very painful process. Rolf is the ultimate advocate, meaning he supports me 100%, but is very flexible in terms of knowing when to be aggressive and when to pull back, depending on the situation. Unlike most lawyers, from Day One, he has done his utmost to base his entire strategy on trying to do the right thing by me while trying to minimize my legal costs. He proposed on multiple occasions to my wife's attorney to have the divorce settled through mediation, which would have saved me, and cost him, tens of thousands of dollars, only to be turned down by my spouse and her attorney. He has not only done an outstanding job representing me, but also has become a friend, which as you all know is very rare in this business. I couldn't make a higher endorsement or recommendation for anyone going through the painful process of divorce than by hiring Rolf Kruger.
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Posted by josh | June 4, 2013
I highly recommend Rolf Kruger
Rolf represented me in a Family Law matter in 2008. Rolf was always professional, he was quick to respond to e-mail/telephone calls, and he knew his stuff. The staff was always helpful, courteous, quick to respond, and seemed very good at their jobs. I would not hesitate to use Rolf again, or to recommend Rolf to a friend.
Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2012
legal professional
Mr. Kruger is a hard-working attorney who is highly respected in the professional community. His professionalism and knowledge have made him one of the most sought after attorneys in the San Jose area. His years of experience combined with his passion to receive the best possible outcome for his clients are qualities that are difficult to find in the legal community. I would strongly recommend Mr. Kruger to anyone looking for an attorney.
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Posted by Anthony | April 6, 2010
True professional
Very responsive and communicative. Called in the right team when needed - no ego to try to solve it all himself.
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2009
Client Review
Mr. Kruger handled my case with a professionalism and honesty I highly recommend his services. I had peace of mind and clearly able to sleep much better knowing Mr. Kruger was taking care of my case.
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2009
The Problem - Solver!!
Not the average attorney...works beyond his 9-5 hours and does what is takes to get the job done.
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2009
Great to work with
Hello, I have worked with Mr Kruger in the past and I find him one of the best attorneys I have ever met, Each and every time I had to use his service I received better then expected resutls, Mr. Kruger is takes the time to understand the issues at hand, and I find that he will take the necessary actions in order to get the results one would want. I highly reccomend this attorney, he is the best in his field.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 615-615 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP
  • 2001 - Present

Education

  • Willamette Univeristy, College of Law
  • Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • 1994
  • Willamette University College of Law
  • Juris Doctorate
  • 1994
  • Santa Clara University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1991

Associations

  • State Bar of California
  • Appointed to Family Law Advisory Commission
  • 2009 - Present
  • Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
  • Member
  • 2009 - Present
  • Palo Alto Area Bar Association
  • Committe Chair
  • 2007 - Present
  • Palo Alto Bar Association
  • Committee Chair
  • 2006 - Present
  • Collaborative Practice Silicon Valley
  • Committee member
  • 2004 - Present
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
  • Member
  • 2004 - Present
  • San Mateo Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2001 - Present
  • Santa Clara Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1999 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 1995 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1994 - 2016
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Languages Spoken

  • German

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2015
  • Top 5%
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2014
  • Top 100 Attorney
  • Reuters SuperLawyers
  • 2014
  • Chair Family Law Advisor Commission
  • State Bar of California
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer 2013 Top 5%
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2013
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer 2011 - top 5% of peer group
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Certified Family Law Specialist
  • State Bar of California
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyers 2010 - peer review top 5%
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer - top 5% by peer review
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2009
  • Santa Clara Superior Court appreciation award
  • Santa Clara County Pro tem Judge
  • 2006
  • High paper Payment Systems
  • Willamette College of Law
  • 1994
  • High Paper - Evidence
  • Willamette College of Law
  • 1992
  • Geta Gamma Sigma Honors
  • Beta Gamma Sigma
  • 1991
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Publications

  • Certified Specialist exam
  • Certified Specialist Exam - essay writer and grader
  • 2013
  • Family Law Certification Test
  • Family Law Certification Test - writer
  • 2011

Speaking Engagements

  • Palo Alto Bar Association - Panel on Private Judging
  • Private Judging in the law today
  • 2010
  • KAWL 91.7 FM "Know your Legal Rights"
  • Legal Rights in Divorce
  • 2009
  • Palo Alto Bar Association functions
  • Family Law discussions
  • N/A

Attorney endorsements

Received (18)
Given (39)
Endorse Rolf
Family Attorney | Aug 22
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 19
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 19
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Aug 18
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Having worked with Mr. Kruger, I found he had both the knowledge and the passion needed to excel in the Family Law arena. He is compassionate and truly cares about the well being of his clients. At the same time, Rolf is quite knowledgeable about Family Law -- he is the current Chair of the Family Law Advisory Commission of the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization -- meaning he knows the various avenues of relief available for his clients and how to use them. I highly endorse Rolf Kruger, an exceptional lawyer."
Family Attorney | Dec 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Nov 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Rolf has a superb reputation in the community for excellent client representation and high ethics."
Family Attorney | Nov 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Rolf and his firm are our go to firm for San Mateo County cases and we are always happy with the results of those referrals."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Oct 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Kruger is an exemplary attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. Hiring him might very well be the best decision that you have ever made. His answers on Avvo are perfect. I have practiced for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney and he is one of the best I have encountered."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Oct 02
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Aug 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer, not only because is he knowledgeable and a pretty good attorney. He is caring, tough, a fighter, and knows how to handle complex matters. I totally recommend him as your family attorney."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Apr 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Jan 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rolf is one of the best family law attorneys practicing in San Mateo County/Santa Clara County. I refer anyone seeking divorce counsel on the Peninsula to Rolf, knowing they will be in good hands."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"There's a good reason why Rolf Kruger has a stellar reputation as a divorce and family law attorney. He helps clients navigate difficult situations. I have referred people to Rolf for family law matters, and they have been happy with his service."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rolf is a knowledgable and practical attorney who handles complex matters. I often refer family law matters to Rolf."
Family Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rolf is an excellent attorney - he's committed, detail oriented, and hard working. He is an all around smart guy and valued member of the legal community. I have referred friends and clients to Rolf and am sure that I will continue to do so for years to come. I recommend him highly. Brett A. Burlison, Esq."
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Menlo Park Family Lawyer Rolf Kruger
Rolf Kruger
Family Attorney
Menlo Park, CA
Licensed for 29 years
Virtual consultation available