Ralph Thomas Santoro Jr.

Ralph helped me revise my parents divorce stipulation. There were many variables with life insurance, a revised trust .... Ralph gave me several options and very detailed step by step instructions. It was so easy, I couldn't believe it. He also gave me very sound advice on some sensitive issues. I... literally saved thousands of dollars, got great advice and succeed in getting the stipulation changed. I would definitely use Ralph again. His work demonstrated great integrity, not always something you see if a family lawyer :) .

Ralph helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life. He was easy to get in touch with and always available when I needed his advice. He is extremely professional, highly knowledgeable and was able to effectively communicate at all times. His tenaciousness qualities are quite impressive... and I highly recommend him.

I hired Ralph for my divorce back in 2009/2010. He talked confidently in the beginning but I must agree with other reviews on here that Ralph is only in it for himself and his reputation. The case got dragged out in Court due to a cluster B type personality counter-party and he lost interest in the c...ase and started complaining on several occasions about "hating Family law because it's too emotional" to me, his client. At some point he scheduled a meeting with the other party and his attorney without me, and then just called while three men made deals about me and my children. I'm still enraged about this disrespect. He ended up counseling and meeting with the other party again on court day forcing me out of the talks, and I ended up being advised to cut a bad deal. Eventually, Ralph was let go of his firm unexpectedly at Steven M. Bishop in San Diego, and I received a letter from them notifying me of his departure and apologizing about the struggles. He did not keep what he promised and he acted unethical. He destroyed the trust I had in lawyers and the system. If you want an attorney on your side, hire someone else. This one is no good.