Criminal defense for Ennis cases
In short: Class C tickets from Ennis go to the Ennis Municipal Court at 107 N. Sherman St., Ennis 75119. DWI, family violence, drug and felony cases go to the Ellis County courts. Protective orders can be filed where either person lives or where the violence allegedly happened, and the hearing is generally within 14 days.
Our office is in downtown Dallas. We do not have an office in Ennis, but we defend people charged in Ennis and across Ellis County.
Which court will hear my Ennis case?
| Type of case | Where it is heard | Who prosecutes |
|---|---|---|
| Class C (fine-only) tickets and city ordinance cases | Ennis Municipal Court, 107 N. Sherman St., Ennis 75119 | City prosecutor |
| Class A and B misdemeanors, including most DWIs and family violence assaults | Ellis County Courts at Law No. 2 and No. 3, on the third floor at 109 S. Jackson St | County prosecutor (see below) |
| Felonies | the Ellis County district courts, including the 443rd and 504th District Courts | County or district prosecutor (see below) |
The municipal court only hears offenses punishable by fine only. A DWI, assault, drug possession or protective order violation from Ennis is not a municipal court case. It goes to the Ellis County courts at the Ellis County courts, 109 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie 75165. The Ellis County and District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
What happens after an arrest in Ennis?
After an arrest, a magistrate sets bond and conditions. Ellis County uses one combined prosecutor's office for misdemeanors and felonies, so the same office handles your case from filing through trial.
For a DWI, the 15-day deadline to request an ALR hearing starts when you get the notice, no matter which city made the arrest. Read the Ellis County DWI page for local DWI details.
Protective orders in Ennis cases
A protective order from a Ennis incident is usually filed in Ellis County, but Family Code 82.003 also allows the county where either person lives. The hearing is generally within 14 days. Read the Ellis County protective order page or our full Texas protective order guide.
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. Phones are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
Last updated October 2026
Common questions
Do you have an office in Ennis?
No. Our office is at 325 N St. Paul Street in downtown Dallas. We handle cases from Ennis and the rest of Ellis County.
Is a DWI in Ennis handled by the municipal court?
No. The Ennis Municipal Court hears fine-only Class C cases. A DWI is at least a Class B misdemeanor, so it goes to the Ellis County courts.
Where is the Ennis municipal court?
Ennis Municipal Court, 107 N. Sherman St., Ennis 75119.
Where is a protective order from Ennis filed?
In the county where the applicant lives, where the respondent lives, or where the family violence allegedly happened (Family Code 82.003). For most incidents in the city, that is Ellis County.
How soon is the protective order hearing?
Generally within 14 days after the application is filed (Family Code 84.001). A temporary ex parte order can last up to 20 days and be extended.
Do not wait for your court date to get help. Call (214) 239-2013.
Phones 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.