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Richard Gerard Prantil

San Diego, CA

Licensed for 31 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

I became an attorney because of the way I was raised by my parents, to respect the law, and to treat people the way you expect them to treat you.  My family and education background taught me to help people and protect those that need protecting. I became a Family Law Attorney because I realized that there was a need for family lawyers that want to help their clients through the most difficult journey of their lives.  This is especially true if there are children involved.  Coming from a strong Italian family background, I was shown by my parents that children come first.  I truly care about my clients and their children..I have dedicated myself, since the day I decided to go to law school, to becoming the best educated, most knowledgeable, most technically proficient attorney, and most importantly, the most caring that I can be. I have built my practice since 1990 based upon this approach with a goal of providing the best possible legal care to individuals with divorce and family law needs.”

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Law Office of Richard G. Prantil1059 10th AveSan Diego, CA, 92101-5507

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Brenda Zapari
June 17, 2019

Richard is quick to listen and address all your questions and concerns. He makes sure to take care of business and is genuine and caring. I would recommend Richard to represent your child custody/divorce case.

Jorge
June 14, 2019

Richard Prantil is honest, caring, and professional. A family man himself, he places the needs of children at the forefront of his career. After a messy divorce and custody battle with my ex-wife, Mr. Prantil has helped me every step of the way. He has listened to my needs, answered all questions, and communication was never an issue. If it weren't for him, who knows if I would have played an active role in my daughter's lives. Thank you for your dedication to my case!

Terry
June 14, 2019

A fair and honest lawyer, Richard Prantil always puts the needs of his clients first. Going through a divorce is hard enough as it is especially when children are involved and Mr. P (as he likes to be called) made this whole process so much easier for me and my son. If you are looking for a fair price and a job well done, Richard Prantil should be your first choice! Thanks again Mr. P!

anonymous
September 1, 2016

Mr. Prantil is a wonderful attorney who is in it for the right reasons. So many attorneys look for every way possible to empty out your pockets but Mr. Prantil is fair and patient when it comes to finance. Through out my case I went from looking at Mr. Prantil as my lawyer to looking at him as a friend. He really had mine and my children's best interests at heart and I am so very grateful to him for his help with his many wins in court and with just regaining my life back. If you want an honest, kind hearted, slightly obnoxious but funny, ball buster who will fight tooth and nail for you then Mr. Prantil is the lawyer for you.

Tom
March 5, 2016

I have worked with Richard for several years and found him to be diligent, efficient and extremely professional. He is very well versed in Family Law and actually known as to have a PHD Family Law credentials. As an Investigator, I work with various attorneys ongoing, Rich has his client's best interest at all times! It has been a pleasure working with Rich and I look forward to continuing to do so.

anonymous
February 29, 2016

I have read the negative reviews on here and I think someone just had an ax to grind. Richard Prantil never made much money on my case and had to be patient with my payments since I was coming out of an abusive marriage and had little money to my name. In spite of that, Mr Prantil ALWAYS returned phone calls, emails, texts, kept appointments and court dates! He worked hard for me and considered every possible angle in a very difficult case. He is straight up and will tell you what you need to hear. He can be quick to the point but you never have to worry that he is wasting your money or just blowing smoke. I repeatedly won in court because of Mr Prantil's desire to get the job done for his clients and because of his relationship with the other attorneys. If you are looking for someone to make you feel good, go elsewhere. If you want an attorney who genuinely cares and has the ability to win for you, then Prantil is the guy!

kristi
February 27, 2016

1st let me comment on the below negative comment! Richard does not have a secretary he does everthing hands on .He works with you on a payment plan if you need it.I am a single Mom who has a jerk for xhusband dragging me back n fourth to court because the trust fund baby does not want to pay his court order child support! Richard fights the fight for me HARD & 100%!! I have had him as my council for 4 yrs now and trust ,faith and intergerity are what Richard Prantil is about...BTW I have not lost a case yet and my dumb X get to pay all attorney fees.! Thanks Richard Prantil xoxoxo your favorite client!

anonymous
February 18, 2016

I was hesitant to hire Mr. P [as he likes to be called] because of what I read on line. Boy I am glad I did. He came through and he helped me understand that the best interests of children are the most important. He really helped me and in turn that helped my children

anonymous
May 16, 2013

Mr. Prantil is a fine family law attorney. He told me what to expect and he was almost 100% correct. His fees are reasonable and he delivers. I have read other reviews and these are wrong and obviously from the other sides of his cases.

Harper
August 16, 2012

This man is a happy family man, professional, a child advocate who's morals and values are HONESTY, INTEGRITY and doing the right thing. He's a hands on active parent and husband to wife for over 25 years. He's a San Diego native. I found him through a friend who hired him and he has helped our entire family through custody, family issues in reference to: a relatives trust, and has made it livable and given us hope without screwing us financially. His professionalism is combined with a warm, approachable manner is disarming and comforting- gave me secure trust he has my back 1000%.we have 2 current cases he is our lawyer through and I'm so grateful to have found him.

Brenda Zapari
June 17, 2019

Richard is quick to listen and address all your questions and concerns. He makes sure to take care of business and is genuine and caring. I would recommend Richard to represent your child custody/divorce case.

Jorge
June 14, 2019

Richard Prantil is honest, caring, and professional. A family man himself, he places the needs of children at the forefront of his career. After a messy divorce and custody battle with my ex-wife, Mr. Prantil has helped me every step of the way. He has listened to my needs, answered all questions, and communication was never an issue. If it weren't for him, who knows if I would have played an active role in my daughter's lives. Thank you for your dedication to my case!

Terry
June 14, 2019

A fair and honest lawyer, Richard Prantil always puts the needs of his clients first. Going through a divorce is hard enough as it is especially when children are involved and Mr. P (as he likes to be called) made this whole process so much easier for me and my son. If you are looking for a fair price and a job well done, Richard Prantil should be your first choice! Thanks again Mr. P!

anonymous
September 1, 2016

Mr. Prantil is a wonderful attorney who is in it for the right reasons. So many attorneys look for every way possible to empty out your pockets but Mr. Prantil is fair and patient when it comes to finance. Through out my case I went from looking at Mr. Prantil as my lawyer to looking at him as a friend. He really had mine and my children's best interests at heart and I am so very grateful to him for his help with his many wins in court and with just regaining my life back. If you want an honest, kind hearted, slightly obnoxious but funny, ball buster who will fight tooth and nail for you then Mr. Prantil is the lawyer for you.

Tom
March 5, 2016

I have worked with Richard for several years and found him to be diligent, efficient and extremely professional. He is very well versed in Family Law and actually known as to have a PHD Family Law credentials. As an Investigator, I work with various attorneys ongoing, Rich has his client's best interest at all times! It has been a pleasure working with Rich and I look forward to continuing to do so.

anonymous
February 29, 2016

I have read the negative reviews on here and I think someone just had an ax to grind. Richard Prantil never made much money on my case and had to be patient with my payments since I was coming out of an abusive marriage and had little money to my name. In spite of that, Mr Prantil ALWAYS returned phone calls, emails, texts, kept appointments and court dates! He worked hard for me and considered every possible angle in a very difficult case. He is straight up and will tell you what you need to hear. He can be quick to the point but you never have to worry that he is wasting your money or just blowing smoke. I repeatedly won in court because of Mr Prantil's desire to get the job done for his clients and because of his relationship with the other attorneys. If you are looking for someone to make you feel good, go elsewhere. If you want an attorney who genuinely cares and has the ability to win for you, then Prantil is the guy!

kristi
February 27, 2016

1st let me comment on the below negative comment! Richard does not have a secretary he does everthing hands on .He works with you on a payment plan if you need it.I am a single Mom who has a jerk for xhusband dragging me back n fourth to court because the trust fund baby does not want to pay his court order child support! Richard fights the fight for me HARD & 100%!! I have had him as my council for 4 yrs now and trust ,faith and intergerity are what Richard Prantil is about...BTW I have not lost a case yet and my dumb X get to pay all attorney fees.! Thanks Richard Prantil xoxoxo your favorite client!

anonymous
February 18, 2016

I was hesitant to hire Mr. P [as he likes to be called] because of what I read on line. Boy I am glad I did. He came through and he helped me understand that the best interests of children are the most important. He really helped me and in turn that helped my children

anonymous
May 16, 2013

Mr. Prantil is a fine family law attorney. He told me what to expect and he was almost 100% correct. His fees are reasonable and he delivers. I have read other reviews and these are wrong and obviously from the other sides of his cases.

Harper
August 16, 2012

This man is a happy family man, professional, a child advocate who's morals and values are HONESTY, INTEGRITY and doing the right thing. He's a hands on active parent and husband to wife for over 25 years. He's a San Diego native. I found him through a friend who hired him and he has helped our entire family through custody, family issues in reference to: a relatives trust, and has made it livable and given us hope without screwing us financially. His professionalism is combined with a warm, approachable manner is disarming and comforting- gave me secure trust he has my back 1000%.we have 2 current cases he is our lawyer through and I'm so grateful to have found him.