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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
Showing 1 - 5 of 28 reviews | Family
Posted by Tom | November 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
A+ Family law Lawyer
The best around for family law. Extreamly knowledgable and fact based. Fair fees and professional service.
Posted by Jeff | February 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Good trial lawyer but does not bother to double check
During my trial, Attorney Ray did well but something he failed to do that had lasting effect on my parenting time was double check the plaintiff's work. In their parenting plan draft, the plaintiff's attorney deliberately excluded the Court's own memorandum that specifically stated I was to have Thur...
I have talked to the former client about this issue which occured in 2017. In the event the former client is right and the attorneys/Judge made an error it is unfortunate that the former client waited over 3 years to say anything. I disagree that the Order drafted and reviewed by the Judge was incorrect. It is possible that an error is made in an order and with that said if there is truly a misatke due to a scrivener error such error will be corrected. I instructed the former client to raise the issue with the Judge as soon as possible.
Posted by Israel P. | August 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Finally, my life saver Attorney. Experienced, Respectful, Result-Oriented and Cost Effective. Best of 4 Attorneys I used
Attorney Ray was truly my lifesaver. He was recommended after 3 other Rockford Attorneys have failed. He carefully picked my case from the beginning. He fully understood the complexities and complications and did not over-promise. He is truly experienced, professional with me as the client, and to th...
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Parenting Plan
Don had to endure a lot of delays from an obnoxious opposing counsel. Ultimately she withdrew from the case for whatever reason. I still haven’t figured out why. Maybe because she knew she couldn’t win! Dons fees are very fair and he is honest. I did get the outcome that I wanted in family court. I w...
Posted by Elizabeth | October 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
A Ginormous SHOUT OUT to Attorney Ray
I want to give thanks and acknowledgement to Attorney Ray for helping me get through a very difficult time in my life. I originally hired a different Attorney, who kept delaying the process of my Divorce. She left me extremely frustrated and overwhelmed. I, then, hired Don Ray to expedite the pr...
"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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2012
Income Withholding for Support
2006
Child Support Interest Laws
2005
Child Support Interest Calculations
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When do you get child support if payments are made bi weekly?
26 Oct 2015
Child support order when changing jobs???
24 Jun 2015