Kristen Kraus graduated magna cum laude from Bowling Green State University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. She was awarded her Juris Doctorate cum laude from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in May of 2001 and was admitted to practice law in the state of Ohio in November of 2001. In 2002, Ms. Kraus was admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio.
Ms. Kraus is an active member of the Lake County Bar Association. She served as chairperson for the Lake County Bar Association Settlement Week program where she organized dozens of volunteer mediators in an effort to assist the Lake County Court of Common Pleas in reaching out-of-court settlements. She served in this capacity from 2006-2009. Ms Kraus continues to serve as a mediator for the Lake County Court of Common Pleas Mediation Program. She also a member of the Ohio Association for Justice.
Ms. Kraus has extensive experience in handling civil jury trials. She has litigated cases in nearly every county in Northeast Ohio. Her current practice is primarily focused in the areas of personal injury and workers' compensation.
