Washington Court House, OH

Joshua D. Hodges

Josh Hodges is a personal injury lawyer and co-founder of Kruger & Hodges. He built his law firm to serve everyday people across Ohio, having personally handled or directly supervised over 1,000 personal injury cases. He is a sought-after speaker in the legal community and is known as 'The Hometown Lawyer' for his advocacy and support of local businesses and leaders.

Scott D. Kruger

Scott Kruger, born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio, graduated Valedictorian of Hamilton High School and Cum Laude from Ohio State University. He earned his law degree in 2005 and gained valuable trial experience with the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office before entering private practice in 2008. He specializes in criminal defense and personal injury, and is actively involved in his community, serving on school and community foundation boards.

Kris Burgess

Born and raised in Ohio, Kris Burgess is an injury attorney with Kruger & Hodges, committed to fighting for injured Ohioans. His diverse life experiences, from playing in rock bands to teaching math, inform his approach to advocacy. He represents families in serious injury and wrongful death cases, ensuring their voices are heard and they receive compensation. Kris is proud to be part of Cincinnati’s legal community.

Ashley Briscoe

Ashley Briscoe joined Kruger & Hodges in January 2023. An Ohio native, she earned her law degree from Northern Illinois University College of Law. Prior to law school, she worked as a litigation paralegal and participated extensively in Moot Court. She also worked at a Prosecutor’s Office in juvenile delinquency and children’s protection. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.

Bridget Woolum

Bridget Woolum is a determined and passionate criminal defense attorney. She graduated from Eaton High School in 2001, earned an Associate's degree in paralegal studies, and a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from NKU, Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2017. As the first college graduate in her family, she is a strong advocate for constitutional protections and represents individuals in Preble County and throughout southwest Ohio.

Nils Herdelin

Nils Herdelin, with roots in New Jersey, Kentucky, and Ohio, applies diverse perspectives to his legal practice. He earned his law degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2015 and was admitted to the bar in Ohio. A 2010 graduate of Western Kentucky University, Nils is an aspiring home chef, an avid FC Cincinnati supporter, and enjoys hiking, disc golf, and traveling.

Jessica Powell

Jessica Powell is a dedicated lawyer who put herself through college and law school, graduating first in her class. She previously worked for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department of Disability Services, as a staff attorney for a state court judge, and at a national law firm handling cases against pharmaceutical and medical device companies. She joined Kruger & Hodges to focus on helping injured people in Ohio, bringing a strong work ethic, formidable legal skills, and compassion to her clients.