Atty. Gordon D. Cruse
Born, raised and educated in San Diego, Gordon D. Cruse represents local business professionals, business owners, military officers, and financially independent individuals in divorce and family law matters.
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Gordon D. Cruse is a Principal based in San Diego, California, practicing at Gordon D. Cruse A Professional Law Corporation. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1983) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983). Educated at Western State University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of California (B.A. Political, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Born, raised and educated in San Diego, Gordon D. Cruse represents local business professionals, business owners, military officers, and financially independent individuals in divorce and family law matters
- Mr. Cruse earned his undergraduate degree from University of California, San Diego, in 1978, and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Western State University School of Law in 1982
- He is admitted to practice all California state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Mr. Cruse has received substantial recognition and numerous awards from local and national legal organizations and publications
- He has achieved an AV Preeminent rating Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys, and been named to Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and San Diego Top Attorneys, among other attorney ranking services
- Mr. Cruse’s sterling reputation and esteem in the San Diego legal community also earned him an extensive profile in San Diego Magazine’s article “The Landscape of Family Law.” Professional Memberships & Affiliations-State Bar of California, Certified Specialist in Family Law — Family Law Executive Committee (1989-1995), Fee Arbitration Committee (1989) - San Diego County Bar Association — Family Law Section, Executive Committee, Certified Family Law Specialists (1996-1999; 2000-2003; Chair, 2002), Mandatory Fee Arbitration and Client Relations Committee (Chair, 1990-1992) - American Bar Association - Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow - International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow - California State Bar Practice Management and Family Law, Mentor (1994-1995) - Expert Witness and Fee Dispute Litigation Consultant - Judge Pro Tempore, Family Law, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego (1993) - Settlement Conference Judge, Family Law, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego (1993) - Private Judge, Family Law Matters (1996) - Special Master, Family Law Matters (1996) - E-Discovery Expert Honors & Awards - Best Lawyers in America - San Diego Top Attorneys - San Diego Super Lawyers - Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers - AVVO Excellent Lawyer Rating - Norbert H. Ehrenfreund Award for Outstanding Family Law Attorney - Pro Bono Publico Distinguished Service Award - Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gordon D. Cruse handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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