Gordon Dale Cruse

Gordon Dale Cruse

  • Divorce, Family Law
  • California
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Biography

I am in my 33rd year as a practicing attorney. I have an outstanding paralegal, Ms. Terri Kragen, and my dedicated assistant, Ms. Mona Strobeck. My law practice is focused solely on family law matters including child custody, visitation, child and spousal support, business valuation and asset division. Additionally I am used by other lawyers as a privately compensated temporary judge to hear and decide matters for their clients. I also provide services as a mediator in family law matters in addition to serving as a consultant to clients in mediation. I am a Diplomat in the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Fellow in the International Academy of Family Lawyers. I am a member of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. I have been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2008. I have been named by Best Lawyers in America the 2015 Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" in San Diego.

Education
Western State Univ
Law Degree
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University of California - San Diego
B.A. (1978) | Political Science
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Certifications
Certified Family Law Specialist
California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization
Professional Associations
American College of Family Trial Lawyers
Diplomate
- Current
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International Academy of Family Lawyers
Fellow
- Current
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Association of Certified Family Law Lawyers
members
- Current
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Fellow
- Current
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California State Bar  # 110387
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    I accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Additional Practice Area
  • Electronic Discovery
Contact & Map
402 West Broadway
Suite 1210
San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: (619) 431-4523