San Diego Family Divorce Attorney Profile
San Diego Divorce Lawyer
Richard M. Renkin Attorney Profile
Richard M. Renkin, Esq., CFLS, was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1987 and has focused his law practice in San Diego Family Law since 1991. As a Certified Family Law Specialist, Mr. Renkin has expertly handled complex cases in areas including Marriage Dissolution, Property Division, Spousal Support, Child Custody, Child Support, Restraining Orders and Prenuptial Agreements.
Mr. Renkin is well-versed in the intricacies of all phases of Trials, Mediation and Negotiation. He manages complex, high-asset and high conflict cases. His skill at understanding his clients' needs and their unique situations combined with his strong sense of ethics make him a powerful advocate and advisor for Family Law cases.
In addition to his San Diego Family Law Practice, Mr. Renkin is also a Settlement Conference Judge Pro Tem for the Downtown, South Bay, North County, and East County Family Courts. He is also one of the referral attorneys for the San Diego County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS). LRIS attorneys are selected for this position only after being involved in a requisite number of trials, orders to show cause and marital settlement agreements.
EDUCATION
* Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, CA
Juris Doctor degree, 1987
* State University of New York at Oswego, NY
Bachelor of Arts degree, 1982
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS and MEMBERSHIPS
* Certification as a Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Specialization
* State Bar of California, December 1987 – Family Law Section
* United States District Court for the Southern District of California, December 1987
* San Diego County Bar Association – Family Law Section
* Member Executive Board of San Diego County Bar Association, Certified Family Law Specialists Committee
* Member San Diego Subcommittee of FLEXCOM
* Lawyers Referral and Information Service Provider
o Family Law Panel
o Commercial Panel
PERSONAL MEMBERSHIPS and COMMUNITY SERVICE
* Settlement Conference Judge Pro Tem for Superior Courts Downtown, East County, North County and South Bay
* President, San Diego Downtown Host Lions Club (2010 – 2011)
o Member Board of Directors and Board of Trustees (Present)
* University Club
* Member Board of Directors for Kid’s Turn (2010 – 2013)
* Fundraising for Hannah’s House and Kids’ Turn
* San Carlos Little League
o Umpire (2001 – Present)
o Umpire–in-Chief (2005 season)
* San Diego Referral Exchange Past President and Member of Board of Directors (1994 – 2005)
* Member Tifereth Israel Synagogue
* Congregation Beth Israel Men’s Club, President (1996-1997)
* Congregation Beth Israel Member of Board of Directors (1996-1997)