Kathleen A. Kruse

Biography

Attorney Kathleen A. Kruse joined Crivello, Nichols, & Hall in 2025 after spending three years practicing criminal defense in southeast Wisconsin.

Kathleen graduated from Marquette University Law School in May 2022, where Kathleen was a Member and Associate Editor of the Marquette University Law Review. While in school, Kathleen earned a fellowship with the Public Interest Law Society to work with the Federal Defender Services of Wisconsin in their Madison office. She also had the opportunity to intern with a small criminal defense firm in Waukesha, and with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. She was a member of the Mock Trial and Moot Court programs and received her Litigation Certificate upon graduation.

Prior to attending Law School, Kathleen received her undergraduate degree in American Studies from Hillsdale College, in Hillsdale, MI. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, attending baseball games, and volunteering.

Community Service Activities

Waukesha Teen Court Program, Volunteer Judge

Bar Admissions

State of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court – Western District of Wisconsin

Education

Marquette Law School – 2022 (JD)
Hillsdale College – 2019, summa cum laude (BA)

Professional Organizations

State Bar of Wisconsin