
Ellis County Criminal Defense Lawyers
Standing Beside You Throughout the Legal Process
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 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.

Our Settlements & Verdicts
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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Case Dismissed Criminal Trespass - Critical Infrastructure
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Cases Dismissed Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member and Emergency Protective Order
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Reduced Under 12.44 Motion to Adjudicate - Violation of Bond 2+ Times within 12 months, Publication of Intimate Visual Material, and Driving While Intoxicated
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Reduced to Class C Non-Reporting Probation Falsification of Drug Test Results
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Charge Dismissed Possession of Marijuana <2oz

Testimonials From Real People
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I am from Phoenix AZ and hired David Sloan for a case I had in Sierra Blanca TX! He was very professional and also personable! He made my tough situation a breeze to get through!! I recommend him for anyone who needs help with a mistake they have made in life and need a smooth way of fixing the problem and moving on!!- Levi
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Highly recommend David and his team to go to the mat for you if you find yourself in an impossible situation initiated by law enforcement. He and his paralegals understand the current issues that affect today. They are extremely proficient as well as really good w/ their clientele. They are the best I've ever seen!- Angela
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A lifesaver! He knows his stuff- Sam
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David Sloane is an absolute genius in the courtroom. My case was incredibly complicated, to say the least. Lasting nearly a year and spanning over 5 states; Mr. Sloane refused to settle. He fought diligently for my rights. Proving he genuinely cares for his clients and the impact these cases can have on their lives. He goes above and beyond to educate himself and stay current on a rapidly changing medicinal industry. He is BY FAR, the ONLY lawyer I would want by on side. **Thank You again Mr. Sloane, you truly saved me!**- Mary
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Amazing lawyer. Has worked diligently with me on my cases, and has even been able to work out nice deals when I myself have made multiple mistakes. In the courtroom, he is courteous but firm, and will make sure you get the best deal possible if he can't already get your case dropped. By far the best lawyer in the state of Texas, especially for drug related offences!- Chaise
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