Steven J. Prager - La Mesa, CA
Attorney at Prager Jones
Divorce Lawyers in La Mesa, CA
7777 Alvarado Rd. Suite 601 La Mesa, CA 91942
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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14
Years
Experience
La Mesa Divorce Lawyer
Updated: 05/13/2026
Areas of Practice
- Divorce
- Family Law
- Child Custody and Support
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Mediation
- Parentage
- Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreements
Litigation: 85%
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Steven J. Prager handles a variety of Divorce and Family Law cases in San Diego, CA. If you are facing the family court system you may be overwhelmed and in need of help from an experienced attorney. Whether your Family Law matter requires litigation or mediation Steven has the expertise to guide you through the process.
For over 15 years, Steven has dedicated his life to the practice of law. He has handled well over 1,000 cases to date and reports a success rate that exceeds 90%. Originally, Steven began his career with the San Diego County Public Defender in 2010. He joined the Family Law division of the Marshall Sanders firm in 2012, becoming a partner in 2015. He subsequently started his own practice now known as Prager Jones. Steven is also a licensed Divorce Attorney in the State of Texas, and admitted to practice law before the U.S. District Court, for the Southern District.
Steven describes his practice style as “efficient”. He focuses on what the problem is and getting the problem solved, as soon as possible, with the least possible cost to the client. Every case is unique and requires a distinctive legal strategy to be successful. Diplomacy can be the most efficient route to the best results while other cases require aggressive litigation. It’s essential that your Divorce attorney excels at a multitude of legal strategies. Steven has a background in competitive chess and game theory which he draws upon in developing legal strategies. He credits a large number of his successes to his innovative legal strategies.
Outside of work, Steven loves spending time with friends, family and his miniature schnauzer, “Charlie”. Steven is an avid weightlifter, and enjoys an active lifestyle with activities such as boxing, scuba diving, and surfing. Steven spends much of his free time giving back to the community by working with charities, legal clinics, and volunteering as a Judge in national law competitions.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Jefferson Medal, 2010
- CALI Excellence Award, 2010
- American Jurisprudence, 2010
- Witkin Award, 2010
- Martindale-Hubbell Community Service Award, 2017
Other Sources of Feedback About Steven J. Prager
Included on the 2026 San Diego Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Thomas Jefferson School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 2011
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: With Distinction
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Thomas Jefferson School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 2011
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Non Legal Education
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California State University, Northridge,
Los Angeles,
California, 2007
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: With Distinction
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California State University, Northridge,
Los Angeles,
California, 2007
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Partner at Prager Jones
Past Positions
- Ryan Seacrest Productions, Reality Television Producer, 2007 - 2008
- RCA Records, A&R, 2004 - 2007
- San Diego County, Public Defender, 2010
- Marshall Sanders Firm
References
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Cory H. Morris, Esq.
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Frank R. Mead, Esq.
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Carl R. Wagreich, DPM
Pro Bono Activities
- Annually, take on low bono and pro bono cases to help those in need of accessible legal services, 2018 - Present
- Sierra Club San Diego, 2010 - Present
Representative Clients
Domestic Violence Restraining Order for Celebrity MMA Fighter Client.
Prenuptial Agreement for Real Estate Mogul.
High Asset Dissolution of Marriage for Superintendent of National Construction Company.
Post-Judgment Stipulation for CEO of Silicon Valley Start-up Valued at 50 Million Dollars.
Child Custody Case for Magazine Cover Model.
Spousal support case for a Major League Baseball All-Star
Bar Admissions
- California, 2012
- Texas, 2021
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 2018
Other Affiliations
- Los Angeles Guardians, 2014 - 2017
- Tom Homann LGBT Law Association
- California Lawyers Association
- San Diego County Bar Association
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