Business Details
10 Years
experience
Experienced Family Law Attorneys in Santa Cruz, CA
Krueger Family Law specializes in guiding clients through complex family law matters with a focus on minimizing conflict and achieving fair resolutions. Since 2016, we have prioritized out-of-court negotiations to reduce costs and stress while maintaining rigorous trial preparation when necessary. Our practice centers on child custody, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence cases, with a deep understanding of the emotional and financial challenges clients face. We serve San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties, combining legal expertise with compassionate advocacy. Our founder, a graduate of U.C. Hastings College of the Law, brings over a decade of experience to every case.We emphasize transparency, ethical representation, and personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. By fostering amicable co-parenting relationships and resolving asset disputes efficiently, we help families transition to stable futures. Our commitment to local communities is reflected in active membership in regional bar associations. We provide comprehensive consultations to clarify immediate steps and long-term planning, ensuring clients feel empowered throughout the legal process. Trust our dedicated team to protect your rights while prioritizing practical, sustainable outcomes.
Services
Divorce
Legal Separation
Paternity
Child Support
Spousal Support
Child Custody
Property Division
Restraining Orders
Premarital Agreements
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on Northern California family law cases.
- Our attorneys prepare for trial while prioritizing cost-effective negotiations.
- We emphasize amicable co-parenting solutions and asset division expertise.
- We offer personalized guidance for child custody and support arrangements.
- Our team maintains active membership in all local county bar associations.
Associations and certifications
- American Bar Association
- California Bar Association
- San Mateo County Bar Association
- Santa Clara County Bar Association
- Santa Cruz County Bar Association
Services
Divorce
We guide clients through divorce proceedings with strategic negotiation and litigation readiness. Our approach prioritizes fair asset division and post-divorce stability while addressing child custody and support needs. With exclusive family law focus since 2016, we help clients transition to new life phases through both collaborative and contested processes.
Child Custody
Our child custody services establish workable co-parenting arrangements tailored to family dynamics. We address legal decision-making authority, visitation schedules, and relocation issues while advocating for children's best interests. Our experience spans complex custody disputes and modification cases across three Northern California counties.
Spousal Support
We provide comprehensive guidance on temporary and permanent spousal support matters. Our representation includes calculating appropriate payment amounts, addressing tax implications, and modifying existing orders due to changed circumstances. We consider each client's financial situation and marriage duration when developing support strategies.
Property Division
Our attorneys handle complex property division cases involving real estate, retirement accounts, and business interests. We distinguish marital from separate property while ensuring equitable distribution. We work with financial experts when valuing assets and creating enforceable division agreements for clients across multiple California counties.
Restraining Orders
We assist clients in obtaining and challenging domestic violence restraining orders. Our representation includes emergency ex parte requests and full court hearings. We help clients understand their rights while navigating the legal process to ensure personal safety and compliance with court requirements in family law contexts.
People
Dana Krueger
Attorney
Dana Krueger founded Krueger Family Law in 2016 after graduating from U.C. Hastings College of the Law. With over a decade of legal experience, she focuses on negotiated settlements while maintaining trial readiness for complex family law cases in Northern California.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We exclusively practice family law, handling divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence cases across San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties.
How do you approach divorce cases?
We prioritize out-of-court negotiations to reduce costs and stress while fully preparing for trial when necessary. Our strategy focuses on fair asset division and sustainable post-divorce arrangements for families.
What happens during the initial consultation?
During consultations, we discuss your specific situation, explain legal options, and create a tailored strategy. We address immediate concerns while planning long-term solutions for child custody, support, and property matters.
Do you handle cases in multiple counties?
Yes, we represent clients throughout San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties with comprehensive family law services tailored to each jurisdiction's specific requirements and procedures.
What are your office hours?
Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We offer flexible scheduling for consultations and meetings to accommodate client needs during the legal process.
