$ 250-295 per hour
also known as Stephen ES Daray, Steve Daray
Stephen established his Cleveland-area family law office over 20 years ago to help clients navigate the emotional and legal issues related to a divorce. Clients in Cuyahoga, Lorain and neighboring counties have trusted his ability to reach the best resolution to difficult situations –whether through litigating a contentious divorce or finding an amicable dissolution. Stephen's understanding of both the domestic relations process and the effect on those involved makes him a sought-after advocate for his practical yet tough approach.
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29 years | 1,000 cases
29 years | 300 cases
$ 250-295 per hour
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Acquired: 1997
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905 Canterbury Road, Suite E, Westlake, OH, 44145
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney
He lost my case and now I can’t see my son regularly. I was at least told that the minimum would be that my son would stay in the same state as me. But race also matters. If you aren’t white then they automatically are against you. So they definitely wanted to and did screw me over. Both lawyers and ...
I don't know who this is so I cannot comment regarding the same. I am a divorce lawyer so the comment about wanting to break up families makes no sense. People are coming to me because their families are already broken and are looking for my assistance navigating that difficult time. One of the most difficult things to do is to determine what to do with children. I would never take a case to trial simply for the sake of going to trial. When it comes to financial matters, I have never taken a case over $10,000 to trial if it was going to cost $10,000 to do the hearing. It's a bit more difficult when it comes to children because there's not an easy cost benefit analysis like there is on the financial issues.
Posted by Stephanie | April 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
If you're looking for a skilled divorce attorney who is also fair and honest, contact Steve Daray. His staff was always very helpful and responded to all of my questions timely without hesitation.
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Would not recommend to anyone, Steve will ignore your best interest and will focus on whatever is more convenient for him. Steve refused to properly get discovery which allowed my ex to hide tens of thousands of dollars. Steve will litigate with opposing counsel and have nothing to show for it except...
Posted by Easton | January 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was a client of Steve's for more than 5 months and in his own words, "[He's] a process guy, not a results guy." That about sums it up. He'll run you though hours of processes to bill up attorney's fees but doesn't actually get anything done. After 5 months and more than $5K in attorney's fees, he w...
Getting through a divorce is absolutely a process and if a client doesn't follow their attorney's very clear instructions time after time then the responsible thing to do is to withdraw. The hope is that they find an attorney they can better connect with and follow the advice. Either follow my advice or get someone who's advice you will follow. The choice of words employed in his review are a good example of when an attorney-client relationship should end. I truly do hope the best for Easton and him finding the right counsel for him.
Posted by Dan | May 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Divorced, finally, after a long journey. Mr.Daray was there for me throughout the entire ordeal. Unfortunately, my divorce was very contentious and we stayed the course, played fair, did the right thing at every turn and in the end Mr. Daray was the absolute best person to represent me and my child...
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is an extremely competent and conscientious divorce lawyer. He is also very sensitive to the human aspects of the participants in a divorce case. He is a pleasure to work with on a case, even as an adversary."
"I know Steve through the Lorain County Bar Association. Steve is on the cutting edge of technology which he uses to great advantage for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a great attorney, always putting his clients first. He is an exceptional knowledge of the law, and is very professional at all times. I highly recommend him for all areas of Family Law."
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2019
Best Attroney, Best Attroneys of America
2018
10 Best Attroneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011 - Present
Attorney, Schoonover, Rosenthal, Thurman & Daray
1997 - 2011
Attorney, Law Offices of Stephen E.S. Daray
2005 - Present
Lorain County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1998 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1998 - 1998
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Family Law SectionPresident
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Various Divorce Topics
2008
2007
English
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