Craig Sams is a partner at Kirkland & Sommers and one of the top family law attorneys in the Southwest Ohio area. Craig has been at Kirkland & Sommers since 2010, starting as a law clerk before obtaining his license to practice in 2012.
Areas of Specialization
Craig’s legal expertise lies in the financial aspects of divorce and custody matters. Prior to law school, Craig worked in the financial and banking sector for a decade, earning experience that continues to aid his law practice today. His practice areas include the following:
• Divorce;
• Child Custody;
• Visitation;
• Child and Spousal Support;
• Domestic Violence; and
• Post-decree modification for child/spousal support and custody
Craig practices in Warren, Butler, Clinton, Hamilton, Montgomery, and Preble counties.
Recognition and Achievement
Craig is a Certified Specialist in the practice of Family Relations Law. He was named a Super Lawyer Rising Star for two years and has received Super Lawyer recognition for two years. He is also a member of:
• Ohio State Bar Association, 2012-Present
• Butler County Bar Association
• Dayton Bar Association
• Warren County Bar Association
• Chairman of the Dayton Bar Association Family Law Committee, 2015-2016
• Stanley Z. Greenberg Family Law Forum
Experience and Approach
Craig’s clients benefit from his unique combination of personal and professional experience. He’s been on both sides of the desk, having gone through his own divorce. His background in finance gives him a deeper understanding of the financial implications of divorce and support issues, helping clients see the larger picture. This combination of knowledge, compassion and experience has made him into a lawyer who not only understands the law and the legal process, but is also empathetic and understanding.
After advising clients of their options, rights, and obligations, Craig presents them with both the best and worst case scenarios to help them make fully informed decisions. Whether your goal is to remain active in your child’s life, financial stability, or simply to end your marriage as quickly and amicably as possible, Craig will work diligently to get you there.
More about Craig
Craig is a native Ohioan, originally from the Lebanon area. He currently resides in the West Chester area with his wife, children and Rottweiler-Golden Retriever mix. When not practicing law, you can find Craig running his children around, remodeling his house, at the gym, or on the golf course.
Memberships and Awards
Dayton Bar Association
DBA Family Law Committee
Stanley Greenurg Law Forum
DBA Juvenile Law Committee
Chairman of the DBA Family Law Committee in 2015-2016
Ohio Bar Admission; Ohio, 2012
Certified Specialist in the practice of Family Relations Law
