Family Law
F. Richard "Rick" Van Pelt
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
. 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.
Overview
- University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia), J.D., graduated 1983
- Pittsburg State University, BA, graduated 1980
- 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
- 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
- University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia), J.D., graduated 1983
- Pittsburg State University, BA, graduated 1980
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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