Law Office - William H. "Bill" Ray,P.C.

BOARD CERTIFIED - CRIMINAL LAW - TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION

BOARD CERTIFIED - CRIMINAL APPELLATE LAW - TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION

Licensed in Texas since 1985

Tried over 280 jury trials to conclusion

Five Death Penatly trials to conclusion 

Filed appellate brief in over 150 Appellate matters

Licensed in the U.S. Supreme Court

Licensed in U.S. District Courts,  Northern District of Texas, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas

Licensed in U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Licensed in the Chickasaw Indian Nation

Voted Top Attorney 2008 and 2009, Fort Worth Magazine

Voted Super Lawyer, Thompson Reuters 2009 - 2013. 

Former briefing attorney, Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin, Texas (1985-86) 

Former prosecutor, Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office (1986-1990)

Past special prosecutor in Bowie, Tarrant, Wise, and Jack Counties

Past president of the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (2008)

Former board member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association

Representation in Tarrant, and Wise Counties, and in north central Texas and others on a case by case basis.

Serious felony state and federal cases accepted.

Experience includes in excess of 280 trials, including five death penalty and 40 murder cases to conclusion. 

Extensive experience in the use of  DNA, fingerprint, and photography evidence. 

NO CHARGE for the initial consulation.  Payment plans are possible.

Call for an appointment to discuss your situation.

Office hours are Monday thru Thursday 9-4, after hours and weekend appointments available.