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Attorney Spotlight Kruger & Hodges
BY REID MAUS
1. In what area of law do you practice and why did you choose this?
Josh Hodges: Personal Injury. I’m competitive. I like helping my clients, and I like to win. I only get paid if I win. Scott Kruger: I practice criminal defense. I really have a passion for the 4th Amendment. That’s what we’re doing most of the time, defending the Constitution. Making sure our clients’ rights aren’t violated, then providing them with the support and legal advice they need.
2. What did you want to be when you grew up?
Josh: In the back of my mind, I always kind of wanted to be a lawyer. I grew up and watching TV crime shows and always thought this was what I wanted to do. Then when I was 19 or 20 I got selected for jury duty and saw two lawyers go to trial—I saw that and thought I could do it. Scott: I bounced around a bit in undergrad. At first I thought about marketing and business, then I switched to criminology. So I was thinking about being an FBI or CIA agent. But because of my contacts back here where I grew I went down another route.
3. What would you be doing if you weren’t a lawyer?
Josh: I’m all in on being a lawyer. But if I
had to pick something else, I would pick to be a teacher in high school or college.
4. What do you like best about practicing law?
Josh: I like being able to right a wrong. Our clients are usually just everyday folks who are going against giant companies who have a lot of power. And they know they have a lot of power, so they try to take advantage of other people. We try to stop that and turn the tables on them a little bit. Scott: It might sound cliche but I do like the human interaction it allows. I also like being a source of comfort for my clients. I think my personality and perspective on life enables me to be a calming force for my clients. I can help them realize that they have help, I know what I’m doing—that’s something I can provide and I enjoy it.
5. What is the best career advice you have received?
Josh: You’ve got to believe in yourself. If you don’t then it’s already over. Scott: Preparation is everything. When you do it long enough, you can do it on the fly, but I would never advise it. You need to know your case. Know your client, know your witnesses, know the people involved. It boils down to hard work and being prepared.
6. Who is your hero?
Josh: Muhammed Ali. He was obviously great at what he did as a boxer. He had a lot of confidence to push forward with things where people thought he was crazy but he did it anyways. He stood up for what he believed in politically. He lost a lot for standing up for things he didn’t have to. He was someone that would’ve been great at anything. Scott: Two people. My mom is first. She is the most genuine person I know. She loves just about everybody she comes in contact with. She remembers everyone she has ever taught, and I find that inspiring. Secondly, my younger brother Stephen. He is the most loyal person I know and he is so hard working.
7. What is your strongest asset?
Josh: I think I’m good at thinking ahead of where most people are thinking. I’m not just thinking about what’s on the paper in front of me. I’m thinking about what’s ahead in six months or six years. I’m good at seeing the big picture. Scott: Honesty. Sometimes I think it’s easy to provide false hope, because everyone wants good news. I’ve found over the years that clients appreciate someone who is going to give them an honest and fair assessment of their case.
SCOTT KRUGER
WE HAVE BUILT A COMPASSIONATE LAW PRACTICE COMMITTED TO PURSUING JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS IN HAMILTON AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.
JOSH HODGES
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