Daniel R Kruse

Daniel R Kruse

4.5
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Eugene, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

130 S Park St, Eugene, OR

About Daniel

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Daniel R. Kruse is an Oregon attorney specializing in complex criminal defense cases, ranging from major drug offenses and assault charges, to DUIs and property crimes. Our office handles all types of criminal and traffic cases in Eugene, Springfield, and throughout Oregon. To schedule a free consultation for any criminal case, please contact Daniel R. Kruse at (541) 870-0605. Our discussions will be honest, professional, and strictly confidential. We look forward to hearing from you.

20 years | 600 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 195-195 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 19 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2006

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Daniel R. Kruse, Attorney at Law

130 S Park St, Eugene, OR, 97401

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Daniel R Kruse's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Marsh | April 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

Dan was a great recommendation. I met with other attorneys first, but Dan was clearly the right choice. He's friendly, thorough, and his advice has been solid. I found him pleasant to deal with and he guided me through a difficult time to an unexpectedly positive outcome.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worst lawyer ever

Worst lawyer I have ever had , when I told him I would not plea , his economics did not work , he keeps saying I make more money if you go to trial but plea , and I said no and I was not giving more time and he dropped my case last minute with no warning g , beware, beware

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dan is the Man!

I hired Dan because I was facing allegations. Dan reviewed the facts and fought the charges that the DA was pursuing. A short time later, the charges were dropped and the case was dismissed! Truly amazing. I am forever thankful. Dan is now working on getting my record expunged. Results are still pen...ding but I am confident, based on his communications, that he will be successful. Anyone looking for a lawyer in Eugene or the surrounding area needs to stop searching and hire Mr. Kruse ASAP! You'll be glad that you did.

Posted by Brandon | December 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A true champion

It is so overwhelming fighting against the tide. I was prepared to fight on my own, knowing i was gonna lose, beacuse i didnt think i could afford a lawyer. As the case came closer and desperation set in that my life was about to be ruined from something i was innocent of I called Mr Kruse. Im so tha...nkful that i did and to him for everything he did for me. Not only is it instantly obvious that he is the person you want fighting on your behalf but he cares. As much as a lawyer can allow himself to care anyway. I called by other lawyers recomendation. I only asked if he was available and what his rate was. He gave me a free consult instead. Looked into my case and gave me advice before we discussed money. I was smart enough to pick up if what he was telling me for free was worth gold that he must have even more for those who hire him. I was right. The best part was he offered a flat rate. This amazing lawyer and my obvious salvation was now also affordable. As much work as he ended up having to put in my case, im scared to know how much i would of had to pay without this option. I hope to one day soon send him a bonus. Even if we would have lost i would feel he was worth double of what i had to pay. I dont have alot of experiences with lawyers and now i know who im calling first if i ever need another one (heaven forbid) but if i was looking for a lawyer Mr Kruse is exactly what i would be looking for. If youre in search of a lawyer, you should atleast give him a call.

Posted by HAP | August 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trucking Accident

A Superlative Attorney and True Gentleman

After I was falsely accused of a commercial truck accident with a car in Springfield, OR, Daniel defended me, leading to the case dismissal when the DA was unable to prove any elements of his case (not even any evidence of an accident whatsoever). Two year later, I was amazed to learn, when cited in... Ontario, OR, for driving with suspended privileges, that the DMV had wrongly suspended my driving privileges for "being in an accident" -- the one that had been dismissed. I hired Daniel again, and not only did he succeed in getting the DMV to lift the suspension, but he also reasoned with the Malheur County DA and got the wrongful ticket dismissed. In addition to his high legal skills, Daniel is a man gifted with words, and has powerful persuasive power in dealing with adversaries. Although I am a truck driver today, I was myself formerly an attorney in California, and I can say from having seen both sides of the practice, that Daniel is quite exceptional in all respects as an advocate and as a human being. I recommend him without reservation and with great pleasure.

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Daniel R Kruse's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Missiaen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Dan for many years. I endorse his work as an attorney."

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Erin Zemper

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Daniel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Marianne Dugan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kruse is a very hard-working, passionate attorney, and puts his all into everything he does."

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Andrew Coit

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Autumn Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is not only an experienced and knowledgeable attorney; he is passionate and compassionate. He cares about his clients and helping his community. He is very generous with his time and happily helps newer lawyers get off to a great start. I am happy to endorse him for criminal and environmental law."

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Clayton Tullos

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Frix

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Friend

"Dan is a passionate and capable attorney. I knew Dan while in law school and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the hardest working an intelligent attorneys I've ever met. I've consulted with him about Oregon law on more than one occasion. I've referred potential clients to him and will continue to do so. Anyone needing representation in Oregon, especially in the Eugene area, would do well to retain his expertise."

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Bryan Boender

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Kruse without hesitation or qualification."

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Jordon Huppert

Unknown lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laura Fine

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2006

Public Interest, Public Service Certificate, University of Oregon School of Law

N/A

Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, UO Pro Bono Service Program

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Daniel R. Kruse, Attorney at Law

2006 - 2011

Legal Director, Cascadia Wildlands

Associations

2006 - Present

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Civil Liberties Defense Center

Board of Directors

Education

2006

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Boyer College of Music (Philadelphia)

Bachelor of Fine Art

Languages

English

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