Atty. Tray Payne
Tray Payne is a lawyer practicing criminal law (felonies and dwi and all misdemeanors), divorce and family law matters, aggravated traffic (dwi, intox. assault) and 3 other areas of law. Tray received a B.B.A. degree from Texas Tech University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.
Aggravated Traffic (DWI, Intox. Assault) & More Attorney · Serving Lubbock, TX · 26+ Years Experience
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About Tray Payne at a Glance
Tray Payne is an Attorney based in Lubbock, Texas, practicing at Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Texas Northern District of Texas (Federal) (2000). Educated at Oklahoma City University Juris Doctor (—) and Texas Tech University (B.B.A. Accounting, 1996). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lubbock County Bar Association State Bar of Texas Lubbock Criminal Defense Bar. Serves clients in Lubbock, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tray Payne
- Tray Payne is a lawyer practicing criminal law (felonies and dwi and all misdemeanors), divorce and family law matters, aggravated traffic (dwi, intox. assault) and 3 other areas of law
- Tray received a B.B.A. degree from Texas Tech University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Tray practices at Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler in Lubbock, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Tray Payne's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tray Payne handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lubbock.
Divorce in Lubbock
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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DUI / DWI Defense in Lubbock
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Personal Injury in Lubbock
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Lubbock
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family Law in Lubbock
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lubbock
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 Lubbock 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 venue, 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.
Lubbock Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lubbock-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lubbock Choose Tray Payne
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Tray Payne's practice in the field of divorce, dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tray Payne brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, dui/dwi, and personal injury, Tray Payne can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lubbock
A Lubbock-based practice means Tray Payne attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Tray Payne Handles in Lubbock
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