. Practice limited to Family law. Name Best Lawyers "Lawyer ot the Year 2014" Family Law, Springfield Mo. Named Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, 2014.
F. Richard "Rick" Van Pelt
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001 Awarded Practice Areas
Family Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Family Law
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia), J.D., graduated 1983
- Pittsburg State University, BA, graduated 1980
Affiliations
- Diplomate American College of Family Law Attorneys - Diplomate
- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association - Member
- Missouri Bar Association - Member
- American Academy of Adoption Attorneys - Fellow
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Family Law, Springfield, MO (2025)
- Family Law, Springfield, MO (2022)
- Family Law, Springfield, MO (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Family Law
Special Focus:
- Alimony
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce
- Domestic Relations
- Marital Settlement Agreements
- Paternity
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Relocation
Awards:
- Pittsburg State University Outstanding Alumnis Award
- Equal Access to Justice Award
- Casa First Lifetime Achievement Award
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