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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 92nd 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 Sloane Law Firm, 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.
Your future is at stake—do not hesitate to contact the Sloane Law Firm
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 Sloane Law Firm, 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.