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also known as Ray Law Office
My office focuses on the representation of all family law financial issues including bitcoin transactions, concealment of cryptocurrency, capital gains modification of child support, modification of maintenance, arrearage and interest calculations, divorce without children, preparation of and enforcement/defense to prenuptial agreements, seeking penalties for improper income withholding a contingency fee basis as well as the enforcement of existing maintenance or child support orders. My office has experience with Bitcoin (cryptocurrency) since 2018.
The office is no longer handling disputed parenting ( formerly known as custody) issues.
My office is physically located in Rockford, Illinois though my experience and use of electronic forms of communication provide me with an ability to assist clients throughout the state. Gone are the days where a it is necessary in which a lawyer requires you to make an appointment at his or her office to sit down to review numerous documents with you on your time which in addition you are billed for. The law has been around many years and the legal aspects are constantly changing. The method of communication between a client and attorney should not ignore the use of email communication. Every voicemail a client leaves is sent directly to my email and to my client's electronic folder. This process not only expedites and allows me to respond to clients 24 hours a day but significantly reduces billing costs.9
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$0 first 60 minutes
$ 200-350 per hour
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Acquired: 1994
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1437 S. Bell School Road #4, Rockford, IL, 61108
105 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
To new beginnings...
I can honestly say I sleep better at night knowing Mr.Ray is working hard for my children's best interest! Although we still have a long road ahead of us, he has already done quite an amazing job at thoroughly explaining and simplifying many of the legal aspects that can be confusing to those who ha...
Posted by Tyler | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Do not hire.
Don was a good lawyer up front, he helped me out and pointed me into the right direction. He would explain things to you in a calm manor but when it came to court. my custody battle was dragged out over two years, yet to be finished. Don wouldn't answer emails unless it was something he needed. He al...
If you have read the above review please take into consideration that I withdrew from his case upon courts approval. The person who posted this review did not fire me. The court can impose a sanction, 750 ILCS 5/508(b) on a party when a party does not comply with an Order to produce their personal records requested in the discovery process. This sanction is the payment of attorney fees to the other attorney who would have taken action with the court enforce the Order.
Posted by Radames Colon Laboy Jr. | March 27, 2017 | Child Support
Straight forward and very clear about procedures.
Call me a late bloomer, so what! After having a consultation with Attorney David Ray I am finally going to take a stance and do something about it! As he consulted me, I began to understand my lack of motivation for many years is what caused me to ignored this problem. Mr Ray specifically explained t...
Posted by jessica | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Donald Ray
Donald Ray is one awesome lawyer he always took your call he was always there when you need him to answer a question he always looks for the best interest for you and your child. He gets down to business right away he's the type of guy that won't let you get down.. thanks for all you done for me Don...
Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2016
PLEASE READ
Very disrespectful and rude, I came to him thinking he could help, I saw good reviews and everything but don't judge someone by what other people say about him. I tried to explain to him I was seeing someone else, didn't feel like I trusted the other Lawyers and wanted someone to understand my sistua...
The person Jeff Fahrenwald 81590492** who left this review never consulted with me and has never met me face to face. He did seek a meeting "as soon as possible" and I scheduled a meeting for him the next day on Saturday November 5, 2016 at 6:00 am. He did not show nor call to cancel. He called on November 10, 2016 to try and reschedule. I would not let him reschedule without paying the consultation fee first. His response to this requirement was to explain/justify not showing or calling that he just received his funds back from the previous attorney he fired. I did respond and told him that "I did not care about that". He then hung up on me. I never hung up on him at any time. He called me back 5 minutes later. My office did not answer and he left a profanity voicemail stating how he hung up on me and he was going to leave "1 to 10 bad reviews". This review was posted by AVVO within 24 hours after his voicemail. Mr. Fahrenwald's review was contested. I have been informed that people can write a review based upon a single form of contact (call to even set an appointment) and thus AVVO determined it was required to leave the review posted. If anyone wishes to hear his voicemail please feel free to contact me or you may listen to such at my office during a consultation.
"I have worked with Attorney Ray on several cases as an appointed Guardian ad Litem and as opposing counsel. Attorney Ray is professional, hard working and does an excellent job on behalf of his clients."
"I endorse Don Ray. Don is an outstanding advocate for his clients. He is extremely knowledgeable in issues related to family law and is incredibly hardworking."
"I have known Don to be an excellent family lawyer who is trustworthy and diligent in helping clients through hard times. I have referred several client to him and continue to do so."
"Don is an exceptional attorney and fierce advocate in the family courtroom. In addition, his humor brings a sense of humanity to the divorce practice - a very important trait to assist clients with the emotional stress that they will experience with this kind of litigation. He is also respected in our community as one of the most knowledgeable, if not most knowledgeable, attorney in the area of child support litigation and notices to withhold. I highly recommend Don."
"Donald Ray is the authority on all child support related matters in the State of Illinois. I have know Mr. Ray for many years and utilize his expertise when I have a difficult legal matter involving child support. I highly recommend Donald Ray in all divorce related matters and recommend anyone who requires legal assistance in Rockford area to contact Mr. Ray."
"Don is a very skilled family law attorney. We work together on some child support matters and I am glad to have a working relationship with him. On any child support matter he is our "go-to" person."
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2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Certificate of Appreciation Young Lawyers President, Winnebago County Bar Association
1999 - Present
Solo Practioner, Ray Law Office, P.C.
1997 - 1999
Attorney, Gilbert & Associates
1995 - 1997
Attorney, City of Rockford
1994 - 1995
Attorney, Crosby & Associates
2016 - Present
Ogle County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Boone County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Member
2002 - 2006
National Child Support Enforcement AssociationMember
2000 - 2001
Winnebago County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionPast President
2000 - 2020
Winnebago County Bar AssociationWCBA Chairperosn 2019-2020 resigned
2000 - 2001
Winnebago County Bar AssociationFormer Board of Directors
Trial court overturned. Interest is to be accounted for.
The award of past due support for my client was upheld
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
2019
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Child Support
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Income Withholding for Support
2006
Child Support Interest Laws
2005
Child Support Interest Calculations
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Can wage garnishment amount change automatically after a certain amount of time?
19 Dec 2018
When do you get child support if payments are made bi weekly?
26 Oct 2015
Child support order when changing jobs???
24 Jun 2015