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Raphael Louis (Ray Louis)

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  • 133 New Bridge Road, #16-08, Chinatown Point Singapore 059413 (above Chinatown MRT)
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About

Raphael Louis, or more commonly known as Ray Louis, is a reputable litigator. Over the years, he has garnered a spread-out experience in cases at the State Court, High Court and Court of Appeal. He constantly receives good reviews from his clients; as of September 2025, he has garnered over 520 reviews (all verified).

He has a vast knowledge and immense experience in criminal defence, family law / divorce and personal injury (accident) cases.  His reported cases can be found here.

Ray has a firm belief in helping those who cannot help themselves, leading him to set up a legal clinic to provide free counsel and advice to the needy. His work has been featured in the Law Gazette (published by The Law Society of Singapore) and The Red Dot on Channel 5 and Channel News Asia.

Aside from his litigation experience, Ray is also an accredited mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre and the State Courts of Singapore. His mediation experience involves a wide range of disputes including commercial matters, magistrate’s complaints, landlord & tenant and MCST disputes with residents.

In addition to practicing law, Ray is passionate teaching it. He was formerly an adjunct lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic and currently teaches at Executive Counselling and Training Academy, where he lectures on Law and Counselling to students doing the master’s degree in counselling with Flinders University, Australia. Ray has also been a guest speaker to talk on the Singapore criminal procedures at international schools, as well as a consultant on legal issues in scripts for a Mediacorp television series.

Ray’s main areas of practice includes the following:

·         Accident and Negligence

·         Protection from Harassment Act (POHA)

·         Magistrate’s Complaint

·         Divorce, Maintenance, Annulment and Personal Protection Order (PPO)

·         Sexual offences (Rape / Voyeurism/Upskirt / Outrage of Modesty, Molest)

·         Drug Trafficking, Drug Consumption offences

·         Robbery and Theft

·         Corruption

·         Traffic Offences

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Reviews (561)

I am truly grateful to Mr Ray Louis for his professionalism, patience and guidance during one of the most difficult and stressful periods of my life.

Throughout the consultation, Ray listened patiently to my concerns and took the time to explain the situation clearly and practically. His advice gave me much-needed clarity and reassurance at a time when I was experiencing significant anxiety about my future, career and family.

I greatly appreciate the way he treated me with dignity, understanding and professionalism. His calm and practical approach helped me navigate a very challenging situation with greater confidence.

I would sincerely recommend Mr Ray Louis to anyone who needs clear, practical and compassionate legal advice.

Shah,

Our family is incredibly grateful Lawyer Ray Louis for providing a world-class criminal defense.
The sheer amount of extensive effort they poured into the case was staggering given the restrictions/difficulties to retrieve certain documents for defence. Thanks to their tireless dedication and courtroom expertise, we achieved the absolute best possible outcome—one that completely surpassed our expectations.
What truly sets Lawyer Ray Louis apart is their integrity. Criminal defense can be incredibly expensive, but their fees were exceptionally reasonable and transparent. Despite the massive hours and intense labor required to defend the case, they never overcharged or took advantage of the situation. In fact, there was so much compassion given for our case.
Once again, so grateful to Lawyer Ray Louis and his team for concluding our case.

Cindy Tan,

I engaged Ray to represent me in a POHA matter involving a harassment claim filed against me by a third party in my marriage. It was a very stressful and emotionally challenging period for me, but Ray guided me through the process with professionalism, patience, and understanding.

Throughout the case, Ray was constructive, reasonable, and attentive. He took the time to listen to my situation diligently, understand the details of my case, and provide thoughtful advice.

What I appreciated most was how mindful he was of my emotional well-being throughout the process, while remaining focused on finding a practical and sensible resolution.

With Ray’s guidance, we managed to settle the matter before it proceeded to trial. I am grateful for his efforts, clear guidance, and support during such a difficult time.

I would not hesitate to engage Ray again should I need legal assistance in the future. Thank you, Ray, for your professionalism, patience, and dedication throughout my case.

N,

I’m a middle aged man that finds it very difficult to maneuver this Singaporean era of foreigners and much less the younger generation of foreigners. I think I had some problems with one. What Mr Raphael did for my criminal case was he kept me out of Court. This is what to expect when you engage his services:

– Witness an experienced professional obtain leverage over every part of the legal process.

– Receive valuable, relevant advice on self-presentation to the Investigation Officer to give the best possible image, obtain the best possible outcome.

– Constant communication to give self-reflection; makes you ask the vital questions to portray yourself as an important member of society. The value of which can overshadow the frivolity of the alleged offence. I came out more resourceful and effective at communication.

– Technical support and scheduled reminders from Ms Gelina Goh to weave together the different parts of my written personal and occupational life to form a coherent portrait.

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Personal Injury

Ray Louis is a personal injury lawyer who represents his clients in motor accident and personal injury cases.

Known in the industry as someone who fights hard for his clients, he has handled hundreds of cases in motor accident claims, including a reported case that went all the way to the Court of Appeal. He is a committee member of the Personal Injury and Property Damage Committee of the Law Society of Singapore,

Some of his noteworthy achievements in Accident & Insurance Claims are as follow:

Helped to recover fair and reasonable compensation for his clients in numerous motor accident cases.

Successfully represented his client at the Court of Appeal in the case Fong Khim Ling (administrator of the estate of Fong Ching Pau Lloyd, deceased) v Tan Teck Ann [2014] SGCA 11)

Helped to recover a substantial sum of compensation for a client in a slip and fall accident at a major shopping mall.

Helped to recover compensation for clients in medical negligence cases.

Representing the family of the deceased who had passed away in prison as a result of prescribed medication

For more information on personal injuries, please click on the following links https://www.raylouis.com.sg/accident-insurance-injury-claims/ and https://accidentlawyersingapore.org/.

Criminal Defence

Ray Louis is a criminal lawyer with a wide range of experience, ranging from white-collar crime to road traffic offences. He is a member of the Criminal Practice Committee of the Law Society of Singapore. He also teaches Criminal Procedure to law enforcement officers at Temasek Polytechnic as an Adjunct Lecturer.

Noteworthy cases in Criminal Defence are as follows:

Getting the accused spared (as an assistant counsel) from the death penalty (Public Prosecutor v Gopinathan Nair Remadevi Bijukumar, Criminal Case No 40 of 2011) in a murder trial at the High Court and appeal to the Court of Appeal.

Successful acquittal for a client (as assistant counsel) who had accidentally and fatally injured a cyclist in a road accident (as reported in the Strait Times 18 September 2010).

Successful acquittal of client charged for theft caught red handed by the police.

Vast experience and successful mitigated sentences in road traffic offences

Successful acquittal of client wrongfully charged for molest in a night club.

Successful mitigation to avoid jail sentence for PIC related offence.

For more information on criminal defence, please click on the following links http://www.raylouis.com.sg/criminal-defence/ and http://www.criminallawsingapore.org/

Divorce

Family lawyer Ray Louis has had 13 years of experience as a family counsellor to assist you with your separation, contested or uncontested divorce, and other family-related proceedings.

Clients appreciate his affordable legal expertise and sensitivity to personal situations. He has worked on behalf of many local and overseas clients, in cases that include international custody battles and high dollar asset divisions.

Even if your divorce is uncontested, counseling in related issues can ensure that your case is completed quickly and smoothly. After the divorce, he ensures that the settlement is enforced and payment responsibilities are fulfilled.

His legal expertise includes:

Uncontested divorce ($2,000)
Contested divorce with disputed child custody or matrimonial assets
Separation
Annulment of marriage
Child custody applications
Maintenance Orders
Personal Protection Orders

For more information on divorce and family law, please click on the following links http://www.raylouis.com.sg/divorce-family-law/ and http://divorcelawsingapore.org/

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Fees

Cost for Uncontested Divorce: $1600 (all-inclusive, no hidden charges, inclusive of GST)

For other matters, please contact Ray for a quotation.

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