David A. Prentice

David A. Prentice is an Adjunct Professor of Law at San Joaquin College of Law, where he teaches Municipal Law. He holds a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (with distinction), and a B.A. from California State University, San Bernardino. Recognized for academic excellence, he was inducted into the Order of the Coif. Professor Prentice has extensive legal experience as County Counsel for Sierra and Colusa Counties, City Attorney, and General Counsel to multiple public agencies. He founded Prentice/Long P.C., focusing on municipal law, and is an established litigator with seven published decisions. He was admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2000 and currently practices law while teaching.

• Education:
• J.D., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (distinction)
• B.A., California State University, San Bernardino
• Current Roles:
• Adjunct Professor, San Joaquin College of Law
• County Counsel for Sierra and Colusa Counties
• Founder and Practitioner at Prentice/Long P.C.

His expertise spans municipal law, public agency representation, and litigation. Notably, he has contributed to seven published legal decisions and maintains active bar membership at the U.S. Supreme Court level. Beyond academia, he advises public entities and engages in legal practice emphasizing administrative and municipal legal frameworks.

• Awards:
• Order of the Coif (2000)
• Member of the United States Supreme Court Bar (2000)

As an adjunct faculty member, he bridges legal theory with practical municipal law challenges, offering students insights from his decades of public agency legal experience. His work focuses on advising governmental entities and navigating complex legal landscapes in public administration.