Ellis County DWI Lawyer (Waxahachie)
DWI defense in the Ellis County courts, from our office in downtown Dallas.
In short: A first DWI in Texas is a Class B misdemeanor (Penal Code 49.04), a Class A at 0.15 or more. 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. Separately, you have 15 days from the notice of suspension to request an ALR hearing (Transportation Code 524.031).
Our office is in downtown Dallas at 325 N St. Paul Street. We handle cases in the Ellis County courts in Waxahachie.
Where will my Ellis County DWI case be 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 DWI cases in Ellis County?
The Ellis County and District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Ellis County uses one combined prosecutor's office for misdemeanors and felonies, so the same office handles your case from filing through trial.
Are DWI penalties different in Ellis County?
State law sets the penalties, so they do not change by county. Our Texas DWI defense page has the penalty table, license rules and defenses; see also first DWI and ALR hearings.
Which parts of Ellis County do you cover?
We handle DWI cases from Waxahachie, Ennis, Midlothian, Red Oak, Ferris, and the rest of the county, including stops on I-35E, I-45, US-287 and US-67. Wherever the stop happened, the case is filed in the Ellis County courts.
Where are people booked after a Ellis County DWI arrest?
Most DWI arrests in Ellis County are booked at the Ellis County Jail, 300 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie. Within 48 hours a magistrate gives the required warnings and sets bond (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.17).
Where is the ALR license hearing for a Ellis County arrest?
The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) hears it, not the county court. For Ellis County, SOAH's primary contact for driver's license hearings is the SOAH Dallas office, 8700 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 126, Dallas 75247. Request it within 15 days (Transportation Code 524.031).
Is there a DWI court or program in Ellis County?
The Office of Court Administration's specialty court registry (October 1, 2026) lists no DWI-specific court for Ellis County, so outcomes there turn on the evidence and on negotiation.
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
Where is my Ellis County DWI court date?
Ellis County courts, 109 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie 75165. Check your bond paperwork for the court number.
Who prosecutes a misdemeanor DWI in Ellis County?
The Ellis County and District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Do you have an office in Waxahachie?
No. Our only office is in downtown Dallas. We handle DWI cases in the Ellis County courts.
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.