Russell William Ray - a Springfield, Virginia (VA) Family Law Lawyer

Springfield Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 04/09/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law
Divorce
Litigation

Litigation: 95%

Attorney Information

Overview

Mr. Ray is a 1988 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and received his undergraduate degree (A.B, History), with distinction, from Cornell University in 1985. A member in good standing of the Virginia and District of Columbia bars, Russell W. Ray, Esquire, counsels clients in federal and local courts throughout the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia areas. He has extensive experience in a wide range of practice areas, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property distribution and other family law issues, bankruptcy and creditor's rights, personal injury, civil litigation and civil appeals. With over two decades experience in private practice, Mr. Ray has represented clients before the highest courts of Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and New York and various federal circuit courts of appeals. Mr. Ray is a member of the family law section of the Virginia bar.

Education

Legal Education
- University of Michigan Law School at Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1988
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1985
  A.B.
  Honors: With Distinction
  Major: History

Current Employment Position(s)

```
Managing Partner
```

Bar Admissions

Virginia, 1988
District of Columbia, 1997
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1995
Court of Appeals of Virginia, 1994

Other Affiliations

Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section (Member)

Be the first to write a review!

There are currently no reviews for Russell William Ray. Be the first to share your experience.

Write a Review

Contact

Springfield, VA

6225 Brandon Avenue
Suite #305
Springfield, VA 22150

Directions

Phone: 703-935-4634

Email: Send a message

Websites:

Free Consultations
Virtual Appointments

Disclaimer

Your Profile? Update Now

When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.

How do I choose a lawyer?

Consider the following:

Comfort Level – Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
Credentials – How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
Cost – How are the lawyer's fees structured — hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
City – Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?

Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?

Here are a few to get you started:

How long have you been in practice?
How many cases like mine have you handled?
How often do you settle cases out of court?
What are your fees and costs?
What are the next steps?

Want to check lawyer discipline?

It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:

Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.

Russell William Ray - Springfield, VA