Rolf Kruger
Menlo Park, CA
Licensed for 27 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Divorce and Family
Language
German
About
Rolf Kruger is certified by the State Bar of California as a legal specialist in the area of family law and is the most senior partner of the firm. Because of the firm's commitment to excellence, the firm has been awarded the highest rating available to lawyers: Martindale-Hubbell-AV-Pre-eminent Status. Further, Mr. Kruger is consistently ranked as a SuperLawyer™ for Northern California which is a distinction reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in California. 2020 marked the 12th year as a named Superlawyer(tm). In 2014, he was ranked by Reuters in the TOP 100 of all attorneys in California over all practice areas. He was appointed by the Board of Governors for the California State Bar as a Commissioner for the Family Law Advisory Commission (FLAC) in 2010. In 2012, he became vice chair of FLAC and in 2013, he became the chair. He became chair of the board in 2014 for two years.Mr. Kruger specializes in high-asset cases, representing venture capitalists, business owners, CEOs and other executives of domestic and international companies, along with their respective spouses. Mr. Kruger obtained a degree in Finance from Santa Clara. He remains abreast on the latest strategies and investments, including venture funds, private placements, and crypto currencies (eg bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin, and other alt coins) which helps aid in the discovery, analysis and division of assets. Mr. Kruger graduated from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon in 1994, earning High Honors in Evidence and Payment Systems. While attending law school, he also earned a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the university's Center for Dispute Resolution at the College of Law, rated among the top five programs of its kind in the country by U.S. News and World Report.Mr. Kruger received his Bachelor of Science in finance in commerce from Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business. While attending SCU, he was recognized by the international honor society Beta Gamma Sigma.(NOTICE; Any testimonials or endorsements on this page do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter)
Practices Areas
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
German
Contact
Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP120 Santa Margarita AveSuite BMenlo Park, CA, 94025
Office: (650) 681-1966
Website: N/AReviews
What a win for me to have been referred to Rolf and his accomplished and highly professional team. Rolf is sharp as a tack, knowledgeable, straight shooting and hard working. Mine was an extremely complex (multi-jurisdictional , international) and combative divorce. Rolf knew and could articulate the legal issues relevant to me, but also knew when to seek external advice for the international components. To me, that’s a sign of being a consummate professional. I could count on a Rolf to be a steadfast advocate in my best interest, to be honest and direct with me, to understand and respect my point of view all while providing an empathetic ear. I’d like to add a complement to Carlo a Miranda, Rolf’s assistant lawyer on my case who was always immediately responsive and as professional and empathetic as a Rolf. Janet rounded out the team, managing the reams of documents and emails that flowed across her desk. Highly highly recommend this team.
After finding myself in the unfortunate situation of filing for a divorce, the first step for me was to find a good lawyer. After some research I spoke to about 4 of them and Rolf was one of them. Right in my first meeting, I felt Rolf clearly understood my situation and connected with me by hitting the right points so I chose him. I was not disappointed. Rolf was very knowledgeable, patient and most importantly ALWAYS available. I was amazed at how accessible he was to me whenever I had a question or needed guidance, most of my emails were answered within a matter of minutes even on weekends. There is once instance that clearly stands out to me, its when when I lost my cool with something my ex did not co-operate on - I was about to make some hasty decisions on going the court route (we were in mediation), and Rolf promptly shot that down and made me stick to our original plan of not aggravating things unnecessarily to keep costs down. I felt it was a very honest and wise advice from him that helped me in the long run. I am now divorced, while it may not be something I should celebrating - only thing I am sure of was that I made the right choice by picking you Rolf. Thank you!
Do you want the Yoda of divorce lawyers? Let me tell you my story: I started working with Mr. Rolf Kruger in 2017. However, it quickly became apparent that my family divorce matter was devolving into a convoluted mess. I could not afford Rolf or anybody who was of his caliber, as far as quality divorce attornies are concerned. My family case took five years. My Ex had many patents, many LLCs, dozens of high fees coming in, and real estate, in my case. On top of that, he filled erroneous civil cases suing me for millions (which I do not have). I spent the better part of four years, fighting off my ex-husband’s lawsuits. I met and interviewed 22 lawyers in Silicon Valley, and while many of them had a strong background in divorce matters, and I even worked with two of them for a while, I was not able to afford them for the duration of my case. In January of 2017, I was going through the long list of issues I needed to address and decided to connect with Rolf. Everything he sent me until now was mind-boggling. He and his staff worked on my case on consulting basis, he gave me ideas and opened the door explaining how should I talk to anybody in this case (lawyer or opposing a party or the judge), he was so objective, and subjective, His continuous emails, and responses to mine, his phone call with all new ideas, getting me introduced to certified forensic accountant, and patent experts, providing patent-based case information, link to the case laws like mine (which were public), I am thankful for all his hard work. I felt he worked within my budget, showed that he cared, patience, thoughtful and effective. His advice paid off. I sincerely and truly from the bottom of my heart thank Rolf and his team. I can move forward with my life 100% now. Best, Neeta
Rolf is the best lawyer that I've worked with. He was always considerate of my situation and tried to help me every single way. If you need something done, Rolf is the person to go to. If I have any need a lawyer in the future, I am definitely going to reach out to him again.
Rolf was amazing in navigating my case. Calm, poised, knowledgable and efficient. I have no doubt I would not have been able to win my petition had it not been for his experience and expertise.
My divorce was a major challenge for me. I had no idea what the process was or what to expect. I didn't know what I didn't know. Rolf made it all clear really fast. I didn't need a hug or a compassionate friend, I needed a tough professional who could advise me and help me get to the right decisions. Rolf is simply the best family law attorney you will find in California. His exceptional experience with high net worth couples with complex financial situations makes Rolf a huge asset for anyone. Rolf helped me reach the perfect outcome and I continue to rely on his expertise in other areas of business and life when I need legal counsel.
Mr. Kruger is an outstanding family law attorney. He recently represented me and I couldn't be more pleased with his knowledge, professionalism, and expert advice. He responded quickly, spent time efficiently and set clear expectations on what to expect during the entire process. Rolf and his team were masterful at keeping the focus on what mattered in the context of the law and communicating my perspective in a way that was impactful. Most importantly, I was confident that Mr. Kruger would go to bat for me on the issues that really mattered to me, wether he agreed with my perspective or not. He firmly offered advice but he also made it clear that ultimately the decisions were mine to make. I highly recommend Mr. Kruger if you want a no-nonsense, expert family law attorney who is efficient, direct, responsive, professional and kind.
There were a few specific attributes I was looking for in an attorney whom I was going to hire to begin my divorce proceedings. 1. Attorney-Client relationship – an attorney who represents me and not just another divorce case, because every case is different, every partnership is unique, and a general rule is often not applicable. What impressed me the most about Rolf was he dedicated his time and effort at the beginning of the case and attentively listened, studied, learned, and understood who his client was and the specific circumstances of her case in order to tailor the representation. I have to say it was not an easy task for him considering that he had to gain an understanding of my decision-making perspectives, which in my case wasn’t easy, and to top that I had begun with lots of emotional baggage, disputes, and frustrations. His talent learned through experience, has proven to him that dissolving a partnership is not solely about financial separation, more importantly, is also about emotional separation, he artfully use a combination of intelligence and empathy. Rolf’s most impressive traits is his continual attention, and prompt responses to always be available to protect his client, even if it meant protecting me from myself, which built confidence, trust, and professional courtesy. 2. Expertise – a veteran attorney experienced enough to have seen it all, and ready to change course as needed. My case was like a roller coaster, facing obstacles at every turn. Rolf was experienced and skilled enough to weather the storms and remained firm, and his confidence was a strong anchor for me. 3. Ethical – although, it is natural to want to “win at any cost”, but what was important to me, to hire an attorney who follows the rules of professional conduct, and obtain the best results with intelligence, skill, proficiency, and ability to practice the law rather than through unethical means. Although, Rolf is aggressive with a purpose, and fights hard when facing challenges, but he never lost the sight of the big picture – obtain the best results for his client through gaining the confidence of everyone involved – opposing counsel, the judge, and of course his client with his intelligence and skills. 4. Attorney’s budget – an attorney that knows when to spent the money and when to be considered about the budget. Rolf, not only he never attempted to make my case about the money, but also he protected me from taking unreasonable risks and/or spending more money on the conflicts that had no merits. What moved me was his commitment to his client - he comforted me at times when I was concerned about sustaining my attorney’s budget, by ensuring that my representation will not be interrupted because of his fees. In addition, his law firm gives you a monthly report to where exactly the money was spent on.
Rolf knows a lot about family law and will make sure that you are not missing out on anything. He is very persistent with answering questions and his response time is EXCELLENT! My case had involved a very difficult and uncooperative/manipulative person but with Rolf's abilities he was able to get the job done and more. If you need someone who is reliable, knows their stuff, and won't let you get fooled, Rolf is the one for you!
Mr. Kruger has my highest respect the way he handled my divorce case. His professionalism protected me from foreign jurisdiction beforehand, and his creativity provided me a secure financial outcome. His responsiveness and ethical manners were excellent, and I always had the feeling having a person I can trust on my side. I highly recommend Rolf Kruger to anyone looking for best legal advice. SB
What a win for me to have been referred to Rolf and his accomplished and highly professional team. Rolf is sharp as a tack, knowledgeable, straight shooting and hard working. Mine was an extremely complex (multi-jurisdictional , international) and combative divorce. Rolf knew and could articulate the legal issues relevant to me, but also knew when to seek external advice for the international components. To me, that’s a sign of being a consummate professional. I could count on a Rolf to be a steadfast advocate in my best interest, to be honest and direct with me, to understand and respect my point of view all while providing an empathetic ear. I’d like to add a complement to Carlo a Miranda, Rolf’s assistant lawyer on my case who was always immediately responsive and as professional and empathetic as a Rolf. Janet rounded out the team, managing the reams of documents and emails that flowed across her desk. Highly highly recommend this team.
After finding myself in the unfortunate situation of filing for a divorce, the first step for me was to find a good lawyer. After some research I spoke to about 4 of them and Rolf was one of them. Right in my first meeting, I felt Rolf clearly understood my situation and connected with me by hitting the right points so I chose him. I was not disappointed. Rolf was very knowledgeable, patient and most importantly ALWAYS available. I was amazed at how accessible he was to me whenever I had a question or needed guidance, most of my emails were answered within a matter of minutes even on weekends. There is once instance that clearly stands out to me, its when when I lost my cool with something my ex did not co-operate on - I was about to make some hasty decisions on going the court route (we were in mediation), and Rolf promptly shot that down and made me stick to our original plan of not aggravating things unnecessarily to keep costs down. I felt it was a very honest and wise advice from him that helped me in the long run. I am now divorced, while it may not be something I should celebrating - only thing I am sure of was that I made the right choice by picking you Rolf. Thank you!
Do you want the Yoda of divorce lawyers? Let me tell you my story: I started working with Mr. Rolf Kruger in 2017. However, it quickly became apparent that my family divorce matter was devolving into a convoluted mess. I could not afford Rolf or anybody who was of his caliber, as far as quality divorce attornies are concerned. My family case took five years. My Ex had many patents, many LLCs, dozens of high fees coming in, and real estate, in my case. On top of that, he filled erroneous civil cases suing me for millions (which I do not have). I spent the better part of four years, fighting off my ex-husband’s lawsuits. I met and interviewed 22 lawyers in Silicon Valley, and while many of them had a strong background in divorce matters, and I even worked with two of them for a while, I was not able to afford them for the duration of my case. In January of 2017, I was going through the long list of issues I needed to address and decided to connect with Rolf. Everything he sent me until now was mind-boggling. He and his staff worked on my case on consulting basis, he gave me ideas and opened the door explaining how should I talk to anybody in this case (lawyer or opposing a party or the judge), he was so objective, and subjective, His continuous emails, and responses to mine, his phone call with all new ideas, getting me introduced to certified forensic accountant, and patent experts, providing patent-based case information, link to the case laws like mine (which were public), I am thankful for all his hard work. I felt he worked within my budget, showed that he cared, patience, thoughtful and effective. His advice paid off. I sincerely and truly from the bottom of my heart thank Rolf and his team. I can move forward with my life 100% now. Best, Neeta
Rolf is the best lawyer that I've worked with. He was always considerate of my situation and tried to help me every single way. If you need something done, Rolf is the person to go to. If I have any need a lawyer in the future, I am definitely going to reach out to him again.
Rolf was amazing in navigating my case. Calm, poised, knowledgable and efficient. I have no doubt I would not have been able to win my petition had it not been for his experience and expertise.
My divorce was a major challenge for me. I had no idea what the process was or what to expect. I didn't know what I didn't know. Rolf made it all clear really fast. I didn't need a hug or a compassionate friend, I needed a tough professional who could advise me and help me get to the right decisions. Rolf is simply the best family law attorney you will find in California. His exceptional experience with high net worth couples with complex financial situations makes Rolf a huge asset for anyone. Rolf helped me reach the perfect outcome and I continue to rely on his expertise in other areas of business and life when I need legal counsel.
Mr. Kruger is an outstanding family law attorney. He recently represented me and I couldn't be more pleased with his knowledge, professionalism, and expert advice. He responded quickly, spent time efficiently and set clear expectations on what to expect during the entire process. Rolf and his team were masterful at keeping the focus on what mattered in the context of the law and communicating my perspective in a way that was impactful. Most importantly, I was confident that Mr. Kruger would go to bat for me on the issues that really mattered to me, wether he agreed with my perspective or not. He firmly offered advice but he also made it clear that ultimately the decisions were mine to make. I highly recommend Mr. Kruger if you want a no-nonsense, expert family law attorney who is efficient, direct, responsive, professional and kind.
There were a few specific attributes I was looking for in an attorney whom I was going to hire to begin my divorce proceedings. 1. Attorney-Client relationship – an attorney who represents me and not just another divorce case, because every case is different, every partnership is unique, and a general rule is often not applicable. What impressed me the most about Rolf was he dedicated his time and effort at the beginning of the case and attentively listened, studied, learned, and understood who his client was and the specific circumstances of her case in order to tailor the representation. I have to say it was not an easy task for him considering that he had to gain an understanding of my decision-making perspectives, which in my case wasn’t easy, and to top that I had begun with lots of emotional baggage, disputes, and frustrations. His talent learned through experience, has proven to him that dissolving a partnership is not solely about financial separation, more importantly, is also about emotional separation, he artfully use a combination of intelligence and empathy. Rolf’s most impressive traits is his continual attention, and prompt responses to always be available to protect his client, even if it meant protecting me from myself, which built confidence, trust, and professional courtesy. 2. Expertise – a veteran attorney experienced enough to have seen it all, and ready to change course as needed. My case was like a roller coaster, facing obstacles at every turn. Rolf was experienced and skilled enough to weather the storms and remained firm, and his confidence was a strong anchor for me. 3. Ethical – although, it is natural to want to “win at any cost”, but what was important to me, to hire an attorney who follows the rules of professional conduct, and obtain the best results with intelligence, skill, proficiency, and ability to practice the law rather than through unethical means. Although, Rolf is aggressive with a purpose, and fights hard when facing challenges, but he never lost the sight of the big picture – obtain the best results for his client through gaining the confidence of everyone involved – opposing counsel, the judge, and of course his client with his intelligence and skills. 4. Attorney’s budget – an attorney that knows when to spent the money and when to be considered about the budget. Rolf, not only he never attempted to make my case about the money, but also he protected me from taking unreasonable risks and/or spending more money on the conflicts that had no merits. What moved me was his commitment to his client - he comforted me at times when I was concerned about sustaining my attorney’s budget, by ensuring that my representation will not be interrupted because of his fees. In addition, his law firm gives you a monthly report to where exactly the money was spent on.
Rolf knows a lot about family law and will make sure that you are not missing out on anything. He is very persistent with answering questions and his response time is EXCELLENT! My case had involved a very difficult and uncooperative/manipulative person but with Rolf's abilities he was able to get the job done and more. If you need someone who is reliable, knows their stuff, and won't let you get fooled, Rolf is the one for you!
Mr. Kruger has my highest respect the way he handled my divorce case. His professionalism protected me from foreign jurisdiction beforehand, and his creativity provided me a secure financial outcome. His responsiveness and ethical manners were excellent, and I always had the feeling having a person I can trust on my side. I highly recommend Rolf Kruger to anyone looking for best legal advice. SB