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Philip David Ray

Also known as Philip D. Ray, Philip Ray

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% Criminal Defense
11 years, 1,000 cases
40% Juvenile
11 years, 50 cases
10% Appeals
11 years, 10 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

3131 McKinney Ave.

Suite 825

Dallas, TX 75204

Office: 214-416-9100

Fax: 214-416-9107
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Philip D. Ray offices and works with Patrick J. McLain

Languages Spoken

English

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Felony Trial Experience: Murder, Manslaughter, Aggravated Robbery,Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Burglary of a Habitation, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a... more

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“Review for Phillip Ray”

Posted by: Jeanna, 2011-06-13 8 months ago.

Client Review: I called several lawyers to discuss handling my case and they all said it would be "almost impossible" for my friend to avoid serving the remaining... more

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“outstanding lawyer”

Posted by: james, 2011-02-02 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: highly recommend this lawyer. He did a wonderful job protecting my family.

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10 endorsements

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I tried a case against Phil when he was a prosecutor. I was very impressed. Phil has the one thing you never want to see in opposing counsel...... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ryan Deck , Round Rock (TX), 8 months ago

I endorse this lawyer. Philip is a highly knowledgable and compassionate defense attorney. Whether the case is a class C misdemeanor or 1st degree... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeffrey King , Dallas (TX), 9 months ago

Résumé

License

10 years since Philip David Ray was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Texas	Eligible To Practice In Texas	2001	03/09/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Trial Attorney at Law Office of Philip D Ray	2010–present
Assistant District Attorney at Williamson County District Attorney's Office	2008–2010

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Texas Tech School of Law	Law	Doctor of Jurisprudence	2000
Austin College	Philosophy (Physics Minor)	Bachelor of Arts	1997

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Board Certified in Criminal Law	Board of Legal Specialization	2012
Certificate of Mediation	Texas Tech School of Law	2000

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
	Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association	2011-present
	Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association	2011-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 10

Answers:	81	Legal Answers
	2	Best Answers
	30	Answers marked as good
Guides:	0	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

State v. Daniels

Outcome: Client received PROBATION

State v. Worley

Outcome: Client received the MINIMUM punishment under the law.

State v. Kaiser

Outcome: EXONERATED BY JURY

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Back to Basics: a Clip and Save Guide to Filing Deadlines	The Texas Prosecutor, Volume 39 Number 6	2009
Back to Basics: an Intro to the Prosecution of Clandestine Meth Manufacture	The Texas Prosecutor, Volume 36 Number 4	2006

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Facilitator	Juvenile Delinquency Advanced Topics Spring Seminar	2011
Driving While Intoxication	DWI Regional Seminar	2010

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