Josh and Scott have wide-ranging experiences that complement each other. Scott has years of daily courtroom experience in front of the very judges who will hear your case. Josh began his career at one of the most prestigious law firms in Ohio where he assisted in the defense of large corporations and governmental entities. This rare combination of extensive courtroom experience coupled with time defending cases at one of Ohio’s largest law firms sets Kruger & Hodges apart from other law firms.
Josh graduated Summa Cum Laude from Salmon P. Chase College of Law where he was elected Student Bar Association President and National Treasurer of NLLSA. Due to his outstanding academic record he was offered a job at one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the Midwestern United States. In this role, he garnered experiences in many types of cases and represented large corporations and governmental entities. Namely, he was involved in defense side civil litigation including the defense of personal injury claims. Josh is one of very few local lawyers with this type of big law firm experience and this proves invaluable to his clients.
After getting valuable experience at other firms, and assisting clients both throughout the country and internationally, Josh decided to bring his practice to his hometown of Hamilton, Ohio. This is where he lives, where his child goes to school, where many of his friends and family are, and that is where he wants to serve. Josh practices personal injury and criminal law throughout Southwest Ohio. He lives in one of Hamilton’s great historic neighborhoods with his wife, son, and baby daughter. He loves his family, his community, and gives his clients everything he has.
After winning his very first jury trial, Scott entered private practice in Hamilton, Ohio in 2008. During the last 10 years. Scott expanded his practice to include not only criminal defense but also personal injury. Scott has successfully defended numerous criminal matters including such felonies as Aggravated Burglary, Gross Sexual Imposition and Kidnapping as well as Theft, Domestic Violence, OVI/DUI, Voyeurism, and Assault. In addition to his criminal practice, Scott has secured numerous settlements for victims of automobile accidents, serious personal injury and wrongful death claims.
In addition to his law practice, Scott is an avid sports fan and a dedicated practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, where he holds the rank of purple belt and has placed as high as Bronze in international competition. Most importantly, Scott is a strong believer in giving back to his community. He is a board member of both the Hamilton City School District and the Hamilton Community Foundation. Scott is also a member of Hamilton Rotary Club and a chairperson for the Notary Commission of the Butler County Bar Association. Scott has also volunteered for Hand Me Down Dobes, Inc., a Doberman Pinscher rescue group. Scott continues to reside in Hamilton with his wife, Tara, and their three dogs.