Ellis County Criminal Defense Lawyers

Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area, Ellis County has over 190,000 residents. Its county seat is Waxahachie, Texas.

Ellis County has one of the lowest average crime rates in the nation and ranks in the 92^nd percentile for safety. Still, criminal offenses occur, with common violations including theft, drug crimes, burglary, and assault. While the District Attorney’s Office prosecutes alleged wrongdoers, our Ellis County criminal defense attorneys fight back against criminal allegations. We have defended hundreds of clients in a wide range of cases. Our team knows what it takes to build innovative defenses to challenge the prosecutor’s arguments.

At the Law Offices of David Sloane, we are ready to take on your case no matter the size or complexity. Schedule your free initial consultation by calling us at (817) 349-7118 or submitting an online contact form today.

Ellis County Communities

Located in north-central Texas, Ellis County is made up of 18 communities.

Its cities, towns, and municipalities include:

• Bardwell
• Ennis
• Ferris
• Glenn Heights
• Maypearl
• Midlothian 
• Oak Leaf
• Ovilla
• Pecan Hill
• Red Oak
• Waxahachie
• Alma
• Garrett
• Italy
• Milford
• Palmer
• Venus
• Bristol

Our team handles criminal cases throughout Ellis County. Please reach out to us for the legal help you need, no matter where you are. 

Ellis County District Attorney’s Office

The Ellis County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting alleged law violators. They file charges against the accused and seek various punishments. In 2020, Ann Montgomery was elected as the District Attorney and has held the office since.

The District Attorney’s Office can be contacted as follows:

109 S Jackson St

Waxahachie, TX 75165

Phone: (972) 825-5035

To learn more, visit the Ellis County District Attorney’s Office website.

Ellis County Courts

Criminal matters are handled by one of the courts located at the Ellis County Courthouse. Three of the courts handle misdemeanor cases, and the other three handle felonies.

The Ellis County courts include the following:

• 40th District Court - Judge Bob Carroll
• 378th District Court - Judge William D. Wallace
• 443rd District Court - Judge Cindy Ermatinger
• County Court at Law 1 - Judge Jim Chapman
• County Court at Law 2 - Judge A. Gene Calvert, Jr.
• County Court at Law 3 - Judge Joseph A. Gallo

The judges are proficient and knowledgeable. To learn more about the courts, please click here.

At the Law Offices of David Sloane, our criminal defense lawyers in Ellis County are intimately familiar with the procedures and rules of each court.

Texas Second Court of Appeals

The Texas Second Court of Appeals handles matters where a legal error substantially affected the trial court’s decision. 

The Second Court of Appeals is located at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center. 

It has jurisdiction over appeals from the following counties:

• Archer
• Clay
• Cooke
• Denton
• Hood
• Jack
• Montague
• Tarantino
• Wichita
• Wise
• Young

The contact information for the Second Court of Appeals is below:

Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center

401 W. Belknap, Suite 9000

Fort Worth, TX 76196

Phone: (817) 884-1900

Learn more about the Court by clicking here.

Ellis County Clerk and District Clerk

Krystal Valdez serves as the Ellis County Clerk and Melanie Reed as the Ellis County District Clerk. The Clerk’s Offices retain records and materials for felony and misdemeanor cases. For access to or copies of records, make payments, or complete other tasks, contact the Ellis County Clerk’s website or the Ellis County District Clerk’s website.

Ellis County Law Enforcement Agencies

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office and various police departments serving the communities enforce state and local laws and keep residents and visitors safe.

The Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Brad Norman was elected in 2020. The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to responding to and investigating criminal matters to protect the communities. 

Contact information is as follows:

Sheriff Brad Norman

300 S Jackson St

Waxahachie, TX 75165

Phone: (972) 825-4901

To learn more, visit the Ellis County Sheriff's Office website.

Police Departments

Twenty police departments enforce the laws in the 18 communities making up Ellis County. The primary agency is the Waxahachie Police Department, serving Waxahachie, the largest community in the county. Visit their website to contact the department, file a report, or conduct other business related to the agency.

Ellis County Constable

Each of Ellis County’s four precincts has one Constable. The Constables, officers of the court, facilitate fair and impartial judicial processes by carrying out various tasks, such as serving citations. Visit the Ellis County Constables website for more information. 

Reach Out to Our Firm Today

You do not have to handle the complexities of your criminal case on your own. Our experienced Ellis County criminal defense lawyers can help through the process. 

For the legal representation you need, please contact us at (817) 349-7118 today.