The Law Office of Ray Napolitan
Our Mission
At The Law Office of Ray Napolitan, we are committed to providing exceptional legal defense services to individuals facing criminal charges. Our experienced team focuses on understanding the unique circumstances of each case and building a strong defense strategy. We strive to make a difference in the lives of our clients by protecting their rights and advocating for the best possible outcome. Contact us today to discuss your legal needs.
Meet Ray Napolitan
Lead Defense Attorney
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Ray moved to Rockwall, Texas in 1999. He attended Rockwall High School where he played football and was a member of the two-time Texas State Championship Wrestling team. After graduating in 2002, Ray attended the University of Missouri, where he wrestled as a recruited walk-on for two seasons. Eager to return to Texas, Ray transferred to the University of Texas at Tyler where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish with a minor in Journalism.
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Ray graduated from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (now known as Texas A&M School of Law) in 2010. After obtaining his law license, Ray joined The Law Office of Jim Shaw, where he immediately began defending the citizens of Tarrant and Wise Counties. While working under the mentorship of Jim Shaw, Ray represented clients accused of misdemeanor offenses, felony offenses, and on appeal. ​​
Ray has tried numerous misdemeanor and felony cases in both Tarrant and Wise Counties. Additionally, Ray has experience in briefing, arguing, and presenting cases before the Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth.
In 2016, Jim Shaw announced his retirement. During this transition, The Law Office of Ray Napolitan was formed and incorporated.
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Ray is a full-time trial attorney and devotes 100% of his practice to criminal defense. He is a member of the Texas State Bar, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association.
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​Ray is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Since 2019, he has been selected for inclusion in the Texas Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list. This recognition of excellence and commitment to clients is reserved for less than 2.5% of Texas’ criminal defense lawyers who are under the age of 40 or have been practicing law for less than 10 years.
Full-Time Criminal Defense Attorney And Trial Lawyer
Exclusively Focused On Criminal Defense
The key difference for clients of The Law Office of Ray Napolitan is that Ray is 100% dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients contending with the Texas criminal justice system. He began practicing law under the mentorship of seasoned criminal defense attorney Jim Shaw at The Law Office of Jim Shaw. While Jim has since passed on, Ray continues the legacy of dedication to defending clients at his own law firm.
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Ray stands by his clients from start to finish with a strong defense. He protects his clients’ right to due process every step of the way. When law enforcement has overreached their boundaries set by law, Ray seeks to dismiss the charges against his clients. He advocates for intervention programs, alternative sentencing and probation. When the prosecution missteps during a trial, Ray will take the case to the higher court for appeal. While there is no guarantee of minimizing harsh penalties in Texas, Ray has a track record of helping his clients get the best possible result in their cases.