Atty. Michelle Ann Ray

Atty. Michelle Ann Ray

Michelle offers more than 20 years of legal experience to the clients of McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans. Throughout the course of her legal career she has created a long and respected track record of being a level-headed and tough litigator with a thorough approach to her cases that results in ensuring the best possible outcome for her clients.

Dallas Dallas 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Michelle Ann Ray at a glance

Michelle Ann Ray is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Mccathern Pllc. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in Texas (2001). Educated at Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law (J.D., 2001) and The University of Texas at Austin (B.A. Liberal, 1997). Active member of Dallas and Collin County Bar Associations Texas District County Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michelle offers more than 20 years of legal experience to the clients of McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans
  • Throughout the course of her legal career she has created a long and respected track record of being a level-headed and tough litigator with a thorough approach to her cases that results in ensuring the best possible outcome for her clients
  • Michelle provides clients with sensible legal direction and tenacious lawyering that serves her clients well
  • Her experience as an assistant district attorney in Dallas County, including as a lawyer representing Child Protective Services, combined with more than 15 years practicing family law, gives clients at McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans the especially unique combination of a family law attorney who has exceptional trial experience with the judgement of a well-seasoned attorney

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle Ann Ray's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michelle Ann Ray handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Michelle Ann Ray's law office located?
Michelle Ann Ray's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Mccathern Pllc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle Ann Ray handle?
Michelle Ann Ray focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michelle Ann Ray practiced law?
Michelle Ann Ray has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michelle Ann Ray go to law school?
Michelle Ann Ray earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Liberal, 1997).
How can I contact Michelle Ann Ray for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
- 2001
B.A. Liberal
The University of Texas at Austin
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2001

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