Thomas Kraus |

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Thomas Kraus | Kraus Law Offices

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Thomas J. Kraus is a highly experienced trial attorney, practicing law throughout Minnesota since 1983. He first practiced law at the McLoone and Kraus Law Offices in downtown Waseca for over 18 years. He then opened Kraus Law Offices at the south end of Waseca in 2002. Thomas J. Kraus completed undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and later graduated from the prestigious Pepperdine University School of Law in southern California. Attorney Thomas J. Kraus is a past President of the Fifth District Bar Association, and has earned the “10 Best Attorneys in Minnesota” honor from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys for exceptional and outstanding client service.

He resides in the area with his wife, Susan, and four sons.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, with a specialization in Criminal Justice Studies, 1980: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
• Juris Doctorate Degree, 1983: Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, California
• Certified Civil Mediator, 2004; Certified Family Law Mediator, 2007, State of Minnesota

Bar Admissions

• Minnesota State Bar Association, 1983
• U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 1983

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Waseca Rotary Club, Member: 1990-2019
  Honorary Positions:
  • Director of International Service
  • Board Member
• Minnesota State Bar Associaton, Member: 1983-Present
• Fifth District Bar Association, Member: 1983-Present
  Honorary Position:
  • President, 1993