Rachel M. Crus

Rachel M. Crus

3.9
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Tahoe City, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +4 more

210 Grove Street, Po Box 7195, Tahoe City, CA

About Rachel

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Matters of divorce, including property division, support, complex divorces and modifications. Matters involving your children, including custody, parenting time, parental rights, paternity, issues of alienation, and support. Mediation.

22 years

40%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 25 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2000

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Rachel M. Crus

210 Grove Street, Po Box 7195, Tahoe City, CA, 96145

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Rachel M. Crus's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Chris | September 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

DO NOT HIRE

Worst lawyer ever DO NOT HIRE! I hired Rachel for a DVRO case in Truckee, She showed up to one hearing it got pushed to continuum which was a 30 min process. Then she stated because FL has jurisdiction over child that it wouldn't be a difficult case your retainer is $2500. I gave her the 2500, then i...n just 1 month after telling me this is going back to florida dont worry about spending much money she racked up $4500 in charges. $2000 being phone calls with opposing side lawyer which got no where and 2 hours of research for UCCJEA loopholes. Never contacted me never notified me we were over my retainer basically left me out to dry and said Ill need that other 2000 or your by yourself going forward. She is a scammer and didnt even look presentable at the hearing! Submitting formal complaint to CA BAR.

Posted by William | December 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Grueling Custody Battle

Rachel has been the most valuable person to help navigate through a very complicated and extremely messy custody battle, which had been going on for 2 years prior to hiring her as my attorney. Coming into the fight when she did, Rachael had so much to get caught up on and quickly. Rachel moved with ...professionalism, speed and grace all while providing exceptional and profound advise. Rachel assisted in me obtaining custody, as she is someone who truly cares for what is best for my son and family. Rachel has gone above and beyond in all capacities in my case, taking matters on with a lot of compassion, grit and positive energy in some of the most challenging times. In my opinion, Rachel is not only an incredible attorney, but she has proven to be someone who I consider a reliable confidant during very challenging times. I would not be where I am today as a father without the dedication, help and support from Rachel. A real life super hero!

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Stacey Herhusky

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Rachel Crus. I have worked as opposing counsel to Rachel in at least 30 different cases over the past 25 years and she is someone I truly enjoy working with. She is professional and collaborative, but is also a zealous advocate for her clients when necessary. She also works as a mediator and has helped many of my clients find resolution to challenging cases. In this world or acrimony and unnecessarily bitter litigation, Rachel is a breath of fresh air as she is always polite and businesslike even in the face of firm opposition."

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Jennifer Schaller

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Rachel is professional, reasonable and good to work with while zealously representing her clients."

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Stacey Herhusky

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Rachel M. Crus, APC

2001 - 2004

Associate, Law Office of Louis A. Basile, APC

2000 - 2001

Legal Intern, Porter Simon

2000 - 2001

Legal Intern, Placer County District Attorney's Office - Tahoe City

1999 - 2000

Legal Intern, Placer County Counsel's Office

1997 - 1997

Legal Intern, District Attorney's Office Santa Clara County

Education

N/A

McGeorge School of Law

Publications

1998

Interpersonal Violence: The Practice Series Legal Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect, Second Edition (contributing writer)

Languages

English

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