Gordon D. Cruse APLC

1 Best Lawyers award

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Awarded Practice Areas

Family Law Family Law Mediation

Biography

This firm is devoted exclusively to the practice of family law. Mr. Cruse and his three support staff handle complex family law cases and child custody disputes. Mr. Cruse is in his 35th year of the practice of law. His clients are business professionals, business owners, military officers, those with professional practices and the financially independent. Mr. Cruse is a recognized expert in electronic discovery.

Gordon D. Cruse APLC

1 Best Lawyers award

Gordon D. Cruse APLC logo

Overview

  • English

  • Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Juris Doctor, graduated 1982

  • California, The State Bar of California

  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
  • American College of Family Trial Lawyers - Diplomat
  • International Academy of Family Lawyers - Fellow
  • English
  • California, The State Bar of California
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
  • American College of Family Trial Lawyers - Diplomat
  • International Academy of Family Lawyers - Fellow
  • Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Juris Doctor, graduated 1982

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Family Law Mediation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Family Law Mediation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Family Law Mediation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Family Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Family Law Mediation, San Diego (2025)
  • Family Law Mediation, San Diego (2022)
  • Family Law Mediation, San Diego (2017)
  • Family Law, San Diego (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Family Law Arbitration
Awards:
  • Wiley Manuel Award
  • Norby Award

Additional Information

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Case History

Cases
  • Marriage of Burtzloff
This case involved a billon dollar estate, multiple business entities located in multiple locations and the custody of two children.

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