Philip David Ray
also known as Philip D. Ray, Philip Ray
About Philip
Biography
As an attorney who is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Philip D. Ray is an exceptional advocate for his clients accused of violating the law. Mr. Ray has the experience, courtroom skills, and understanding that every person facing criminal charges deserves to have representing them. As a successful trial attorney, Philip has handled over One Thousand (1000!) Felony cases throughout his twelve-year career.
In the Federal Courts, Mr. Ray has handled Major Felony cases in the US District Court of the Northern District of Texas in Amarillo, Wichita Falls, Ft. Worth, and Dallas as well as Major Felony cases in the US District Court of the Eastern District of Texas in Plano and Sherman. (Including International Conspiracy Cases involving the distribution of controlled substances WORLD WIDE.)
In the State Courts, Mr. Ray regularly defends accused citizens of major felony crimes including Murder, Manslaughter, Aggravated Robbery, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Burglary of a Habitation, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Possesion of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Intoxicated Manslaughter, Indecency with a Child, and other accusations. Mr. Ray also represent people on misdemeanor accusations of Family Violence, Driving While Intoxicated, or any other circumstance where his vast trial experience can be a benefit to the Client.
In 2011, Philip D. Ray became Board Certified, Criminal Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
In 2010, Philip formed an association with Patrick McLain, and Jeffrey King in our current offices at McKinney Place: 3131 McKinney Ave #825, Dallas Texas 75204.
2002–2010 Misdemeanor and Felony Trial Attorney: Philip began his trial experience in Granbury, Texas as an assistant County Attorney. For nine years, he progressed through misdemeanor courts into felony responsibility across Texas moving from a small jurisdiction to larger ones and on to a county considered one of the premier places in Texas to prosecute, the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office. He established a strong work ethic and quickly earned the respect of judges, supervisors, colleagues and the criminal defense bar. He gained a reputation for being tough but fair in the courtroom. Philip was assigned a wide–range of cases, including misdemeanors, juvenile cases, grand jury case presentations and felonies of all degrees. From small quantity marijuana cases to murder charges, Philip has seen all manner of criminal accusations. He negotiated and reviewed thousands of criminal cases. Philip received invaluable jury trial experience at the felony level for more than Fifty (50) felony trials.
2000-2002 Philip worked as an intern in the Denton County District Attorney’s office, then as a trained mediator for several County Courts at Law while clerking for a private attorney in Dallas
Philip D Ray will answer your questions and give you objective legal analysis. Philip represents clients in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and throughout the entire State of Texas, including all cities in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Cooke, Collin, Eastland, Hood, Navarro, and Rockwall counties.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Certified Legal Specialties
- Board Certified, Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2011
- Certificate of Mediation, Texas Tech School of Law
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2001
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2010
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2010
Education
- Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas
- J.D.
- Austin College, Sherman, Texas
- B.A. - 1997
- Honors: Sigma Pi Sigma, Physics Honor Society
- Major: Philosophy
- Minor: Physics
- St. Mark's School of Texas
- H.S.
Published Works
- Back to Basics: a clip and save guide to filing deadlines
- Back to Basics: an intro to the prosecution of clandestine meth manufacture, The Texas Prosecutor, Volume 36 Number 4 July-August 2006
- Advisory Board Member, Texas Prosecutor Journal
- Author: Multiple Articles, Texas Prosecutor Journal
Classes/Seminars
- Instructor: DWI Regional Seminars, Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA)
- Faculty Advisor: Trial Skills Course, Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA)
Professional Associations and Memberships
- College of the State Bar
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TDCLA)
- Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (DCDLA)
- Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCCDLA)
- Dallas Bar Association
- Tarrant County Electronic Case Filing System (ECFS)
- Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA), Associate Member
Past Employment Positions
- Williamson County (Georgetown, TX) District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney, 2008 - 2010
- Potter County (Amarillo, TX) District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney, 2006 - 2008
- Cooke County District Attorney's Office (Gainesville, TX), Assistant District Attorney, 2003 - 2006
- Hood County Attorney's Office (Granbury, TX), Assistant County Attorney, 2002 - 2003
Fraternities
- Delta Theta Phi
- Sigma Phi Epsilon
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
25 years | 1,000 cases
25 years | 50 cases
25 years | 10 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 24 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
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Location
Law Offices of Philip David Ray
3500 Maple Ave., Suite 400, Dallas, TX, 75219
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Philip David Ray's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Family
Posted by james | February 03, 2011 | Family
outstanding lawyer
highly recommend this lawyer. He did a wonderful job protecting my family.
Philip David Ray's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Philip knows his stuff and is helps other lawyers learn theirs."
"Philip is an excellent lawyer and person. I recommended a client to Philip for a criminal matter and my client was very happy with Philip's representation. I have no hesitation in recommending Philip."
"I endorse Philip. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Philip has a wealth of knowledge regarding criminal law that I draw upon regularly. His ten years of experience as a prosecutor allows him a perspective that is critical for analyzing your case, as it allows him to see it from not only your side, but as a prosecutor would. This perspective allows him to prepare and fight for your case in a way that counteracts, or at least balances, the governments case whenever possible. Additionally, Philip's board certification in criminal law puts him in an elite field among criminal defense lawyers. If I personally needed a criminal defense lawyer, Philip would be on my team."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I fully endorse this lawyer. Phil litigates like his life depended on it. He is smart, aggressive and responsive. If you need a criminal defense lawyer, it would be hard to find one better than Phil."
"As an attorney, Phillip is my first phone call if I ever have a question. He is an outstanding and knowledgeable defense attorney I'd trust without hesitation is I was ever charged with a crime."
"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...likability with the jury. He was prepared, thorough, and very knowledgeable . I'm glad to see he's no longer prosecuting!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Philip is a highly knowledgable and compassionate defense attorney. Whether the case is a class C misdemeanor or 1st degree felony, Philip always returns calls and always works tirelessly on behalf of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Philip is a very knowledgable criminal defense attorney. He is a very enthusiastic practitioner. A great resource."
"Phil Ray was too caring and thoughtful to prosecute for Williamson county. I am sure he will combine those qualities with his broad experience and thorough knowledge of criminal law to become an excellent criminal defense attorney."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Phillip Ray while he was a prosecutor in Williamson County, he has great trial skills and proved to be an outstanding attorney. I have no doubt this skill set will make him an extremely effective defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I was searching for an experienced attorney in criminal law who had the highest integrity, dedication, and work ethic. I found that in Philip Ray. Since leaving prosecution to defend the citizen accused, Philip has achieved some outstanding results for his clients. He is superb defender of his clients and will do everything in his abilities to get the best results for his clients."
"I worked with Phillip on the opopsite side of a serious felony case when he was a prosecutor. He was ethical, courteous and very well prepared. He is a very good lawyer and I would entrust him with the defense of a loved one."
"I have known Philip both personally and professionally for nearly 15 years. I find him to be one of the most intelligent, ethical, and responsible attorneys in the profession. Philip has a high attention to detail and understands the criminal justice system like few others in Texas."
"Philip Ray is a knowledgeable, experienced, and skilled attorney. He takes the time to get to know not only the facts of the case, but the people involved. Because of this, Mr. Ray is both an excellent advocate and a committed counselor for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Philip for several years and my experience with Philip was when he was a felony prosecutor. I have tried a very serious felony case against Philip as well. Philip is an honest, hard working and well prepared lawyer. He has a broad knowledge of criminal law and I know he fights hard in the court room. One of Philip's best qualities is that he is a straight shooter. He will give you his honest opinion and he knows what he's talking about."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Board Certified in Criminal Law, Board of Legal Specialization
2000
Certificate of Mediation, Texas Tech School of Law
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Trial Attorney, Law Office of Philip D Ray
2008 - 2010
Assistant District Attorney, Williamson County District Attorney's Office
2006 - 2008
Assistant District Attorney, Potter County District Attorney's Office
2003 - 2006
Assistant District Attorney, Cooke County District Attorney's Office
2002 - 2003
Assistant County Attorney, Hood County Attorney's Office
Associations
2011 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2011 - Present
Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2010 - Present
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2010 - Present
Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2010 - Present
College of the State Bar of Texas
2010 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
2010 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Juvenile Justice CommitteeNo Value
2002 - Present
Texas District and County Attorneys Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Client Exonerated at Grand Jury
Client Exonerated at Grand Jury
Client received MINIMUM punishment under the law
Client received MINIMUM probation allowed under the law
7 years PROBATION with treatment
EXONERATED BY JURY
Client received the MINIMUM punishment under the law.
Client received PROBATION
Education
2000
Doctor of Jurisprudence
1997
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Facilitator
2010
Driving While Intoxication
2009
Driving While Intoxicated
2008
Faculty Advisor
2008
Driving While Intoxicated
Publications
2009
2006
2006
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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02 Mar 2011
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