Donald Erwin Ray

HAVING READ CLIENT REVIEWS OF DON'S, PRETTY MUCH IT IS AGREED HE IS THE ONE TO REPRESENT YOU, IF YOUR MATTER IS IMPORTANT TO YOU. MY SON WAS GOING THROUGH A COMPLILCATED CUSTODY CASE. I SHARED MY SOBS WITH A LONG-TIME FRIEND. SHE SAID "DON IS THE BEST--SHE HAD HEARD--IN FAMILY MATTERS". MY SON HA...D AN ATTY. AT THE TIME. HE WAS LOSING GROUND IN HIS CASE. HE NOTIFIED HIS ATTY. THAT HE NEEDED TO HAVE OTHER REPRESENTATION. WHEN DON "PRANCED" INTO THE COURTROOM ALL HEADS TURNED! HE WAS DYNAMIC. I READ "THE OTHER GRANDMOTHER"'S LIPS AS SAYING, "OH,SH..". HE WALKS WITH PRIDE, CONFIDENCE. I CAN UNDERSTAND WHY CLIENTS MAY FIND HIM SHORT, OR MAYBE CONDESCENDING. DON IS RIGHT TO THE POINT. HE OFFERED NO FALSE HOPES, DIDN'T WANT TO LISTEN TO ANYTHING THAT COULDN'T BE USED IN THE COURTROOM. I, AT FIRST, THOUGHT HE SEEMED PRETTY RIGID. HE WAS, I GUESS. HOWEVER, AFTER HE MADE IT VERY CLEAR WHAT THE JUDGE WOULD AND WOULD NOT LISTEN TO, NOBODY WANTED TO LISTEN TO HEARSAY OR EMOTIONS, I FOUND THE KINDEST GUY (ESPECIALLY AS ATTYS. GO) ANYBODY COULD HOPE TO MEET. I, AS A GRANDMOTHER, HURT FOR MY GRANDSON, AND FOR OTHER REASONS. I STARTED CRYING BECAUSE THE WHOLE MATTER HURT SO MANY PEOPLE--THE BABY BOY, THE MOM, DAD, GRANDPARENTS. I JUST COULDN'T UNDERSTAND HOW LIFE EVOLVES WITH ALL THE BITTERNESS. AFTER DON LAID DOWN THE RULES!!!!, HE LOOKED AT ME WITH SUCH SAD EYES AND SAID, "YOU HAVE TO QUIT CARING SO MUCH". I HAD CALLED THE COURT HOUSE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE GAL IN THE CASE, TALKED TO A WORKER DOWN THERE. AFTER MY CONPLAINT REGARDING THE GAL'S FEES, I SAID MY SON'S ATTY SHOULD HAVE CHARGED MORE FOR HIS TIME. THE CLERK I TALKED TO ASKED THE NAME OF MY SON'S ATTY. I SAID "DON RAY". SHE SAID SHE HAS HEARD THAT SAME THING OF HIM A NUMBER OF TIMES. HOW MANY ATTYS DO THAT? MAYBE IF MORE OF THEM WERE EVEN FAIR, WE WOULDN'T HAVE SO MANY "ATTYS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA JOKES". DON PROBABLY MAY NOT BE THE BEST AT FOLLOWING UP, BUT IF HE IS DUE IN COURT HE IS THERE. WHENEVER WE HAVE NEEDED HIM, HE HAS GONE OUT OF HIS WAY TO HELP US. I GUESS A CLIENT HAS TO DECIDE HIS OWN PERSONALITY; ASK THEMSELVES IF THEY WANT AN EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE ATTY WHO WILL MAKE HIS APPEARANCE IN THE COURTROOM SCARE THE "OPPOSING TEAM", DEAL WITH DON'S CONFIDENCE IN HIMSELF, AND WIN THEIR CASE, THEY HAVE THEIR SAVIOUR. I WONDER HOW MANY HAVE ATTYS. THAY THEY FEEL ARE TRUE FRIENDS. GOD BLESS YOU, DON. AND I THANK GOD FOR MY FRIEND WHO REFERRED YOU TO MY FAMILY.

I have used Don several times over the last 6-7 years for two children. He has handled custody, out of state visitaion, and child support matters for me. I had 3 lawyers before him. One child's father lives out of state and Don did not let this fact hinder his progress or outcome. Don is very effecti...ve with communication to the other party. He always answered my inquiries timely and always provided more than enough information. My child's father tried a couple different ways to swindle me and Don was there to give me the laws, pros and cons of my decisions, and vague past situations to help guide me to my decision. Every obstacle was met with a plan to overcome the situation, and of course, I got everything I asked for. I absolutely will never go to another lawyer for any family matter.

I am so pleased to have found such an incredibe attorney he "gets the job done" Don Ray is like the Johnny Cochran of child support.It's hard to raise children alone but with the help of Don he made things much easier. I would highly recommend him to anyone who's looking for an attorney in this field...

I had a child support issue and I took up Don's free consultation session after reading his reviews from other clients. Don's 15 minutes of consultation was the most valuable thing to me. He really went out of his way to listen and answered all my questions and offered me suggestions to try. He was v...ery frank about his price for his service, not to scare me. I am deaf and he really took the time to listen and talk and I felt no rush or anything. I was VERY comfortable talking with him and he's so down to earth, a people person. Thanks Don. Go N.D.!

Divorce was not where I saw myself after 33+ years of marriage and at the age of 66. I didn't know of anyone that I could trust to represent me. I only knew of a divorce attorney through a very bad experience with my son 3-4 years ago. I was referred to him by someone I trust. My daughter helped... me check out his reviews which revealed a really good reputation as a child advocate attorney. I didn't know if he would represent in the same manner because my children are grown with families of their own. Attorney Ray was respectful, listened and advised me in a way that I could understood exactly what I could expect. He gave me paperwork to review and a contract to sign and return if I wished to pursue the divorce. After a few weeks, I returned the signed agreement with a check for his retainer and a check for filing for divorce. His fees were very reasonable and he did not add a lot of extra time and expense to my case.My husband and I were able to come to agreement on many of our marital assets. The hang-up was with the financial settlement. Attorney Ray told me exactly what my rights were and the rights of my husband. After several months of negotiations, an agreement was reached. It was not an easytime for me. Atty Ray kept me informed of each step and we communicated most everything through e-mails and a few phone calls . He most always responded to my questions within 48 hours, many times I had a response within a few hours.. My experience was excellent. I didn't get everything I would like to have, but it was a very fair settlement. Attorney Ray represented me professionally and well. I would not hesitate recomending him to anyone. I have already referred a young woman with a young child to him. She feels that he will represent her well.