About Gordon Dale

Gordon D. Cruse is a California-licensed attorney specializing in household regulation. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1983, holding. His license remains active, and he practices at Gordon D. Cruse A Professional Law Corporation, located at 402 West Broadway, Suite 900, San Diego, CA 92101. Mr. Cruse is likewise admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Cruse earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego, in 1978. He then obtained his law degree from Western State University School of Law in 1982. His law school training laid the foundation for his in depth career in household law.

With over 35 years of knowledge, Mr. Cruse makes a speciality of household law matters, including divorce, child custody, financial child support, spousal support, and property department. He has represented a numerous clientele, including enterprise professionals, army employees, and individuals with complicated monetary conditions. His practice encompasses all levels of family regulation hearings, from initial consultations and bargaining sessions to litigation and appeals.

Throughout his profession, Mr. Cruse has been recognized for his contributions to family regulation. He has been indexed in leading attorneys list in America and Super Lawyers, and has received an AV Preeminent score from attorney rating service. He was named the 2015 Family Law Lawyer of the Year and the 2017 Family Law Mediation Lawyer of the Year for San Diego County by leading attorneys list in America. Additionally, he has served as a Special Master and Judge Pro Tempore in household regulation things within the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

Mr. Cruse is a member in good standing of several professional organizations, which includes the State Bar of California, where he's a Certified Specialist in Family Law. He has served on the Family Law Executive Committee and the Fee Arbitration Committee. He is likewise a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers. His network involvement includes serving as a Settlement Conference Judge and Judge Pro Tempore in household law cases. Mr. Cruse is English-speaking and Spanish, enabling him to successfully serve a diverse clientele in San Diego County.

Education

University of California - San Diego

B.A. (1978) | Political Science

1974

Western State Univ

Law Degree

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1983

Types of Cases Handled

divorce child custody child support spousal support property division

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Certifications & Awards

Certified Family Law Specialist

California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization

Office Locations

Main Office

 402 West Broadway Suite 1210 San Diego CA 92101