Ellis County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal defense in the Ellis County courts, from our office in downtown Dallas.
In short: Ellis County criminal cases are heard at the Ellis County courts, 109 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie 75165. Class A and B misdemeanors, including DWI, theft and assault, are heard in Ellis County Courts at Law No. 2 and No. 3, on the third floor at 109 S. Jackson St. Felonies are heard in the Ellis County district courts, including the 443rd and 504th District Courts. The Ellis County and District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies. Our office is in downtown Dallas; we handle cases in these courts.
Our office is in downtown Dallas at 325 N St. Paul Street. We handle cases in the Ellis County courts in Waxahachie.
Where are Ellis County criminal cases heard?
Class A and B misdemeanors, including DWI, theft and assault, are heard in Ellis County Courts at Law No. 2 and No. 3, on the third floor at 109 S. Jackson St. Felonies are heard in the Ellis County district courts, including the 443rd and 504th District Courts. Address: Ellis County courts, 109 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie 75165.
Who prosecutes cases in Ellis County?
The Ellis County and District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
What should I know about Ellis County?
Ellis County uses one combined prosecutor's office for misdemeanors and felonies, so the same office handles your case from filing through trial.
What charges do we handle in Ellis County?
Which cities do we serve in Ellis County?
Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Red Oak, Ferris, and the rest of Ellis County. Major roads in the county include I-35E, I-45, US-287 and US-67.
Where are people booked after an arrest in Ellis County?
Most people arrested in Ellis County are taken to the Ellis County Jail, 300 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie. A magistrate must give the required warnings and address bail within 48 hours (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.17).
How do we handle Ellis County cases from Dallas?
We have no office in Ellis County; the attorney appears in the Ellis County courts as needed. For a general picture of the next steps, see our Dallas County guides to arraignment and missing court.
How do I get started?
The first consultation is free. It is with a Director of Client Engagement, not an attorney. Clients who hire us work with an attorney. Call (214) 239-2013 or start a chat. Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
Last updated October 2026
Common questions
Do you have an office in Ellis County?
No. Our only office is in downtown Dallas at 325 N St. Paul Street, Suite 3129, Dallas, TX 75201. We handle cases in the Ellis County courts.
Where is the Ellis County criminal courthouse?
Ellis County courts, 109 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie 75165.
Who prosecutes misdemeanors in Ellis County?
The Ellis County and District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Where is the Ellis County jail?
People arrested in Ellis County are usually booked at the Ellis County Jail, 300 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie.
Do not wait for your court date to get help. Call (214) 239-2013.
Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
This page provides general information about Texas law. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.