FindLaw | Find a Lawyer. Find Answers.
Are you a legal Professional?
Gallo, Joseph R.

Law Offices of Joseph R. Gallo
114 East Main Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Phone: (972) 938-1450 / (972)-351-9864
Fax: (972) 937-6114
Contact Us
Other websites associated with this firm:http://www.citizenaccused.comSummary
Lawyer Overview
Mr. Gallo received his undergraduate degree from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota. In 1991, he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice . In 1996, Mr. Gallo graduated from Baylor University School of Law located in Waco, Texas. Baylor University School of law is known for creating some of the best trial attorneys in the United States. Mr. Gallo was taught Practice Court and the art of trial tactics by the famous, now retired, professor Louis Muldrow. On November 1, 1996, he was licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
After graduation, Mr. Gallo worked for a brief stint as a criminal defense attorney in McLennan County, Texas. In March of 1997, he was hired as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Navarro County, Texas. His main responsibilities included prosecuting misdemeanor criminal offenses as well as writing and arguing appeals before the 10th Court of Appeals in Waco, Texas. Two years later, he was hired as an Assistant County and District Attorney for Ellis County, Texas. As a felony prosecutor his primary caseload involved probation revocation hearings and the prosecution of miscellaneous felony offenses including D.W.I., Theft, and Drug cases. He also was in charge of both the asset seizure and bond forfeiture collection programs.
In October 2000, Mr. Gallo left the Ellis County District Attorney's Office and went into private practice. His practice consists exclusively of criminal defense work. While the vast majority of his caseload is in Ellis County, he also accepts cases in Navarro County.
Areas of Practice
Criminal Law
DUI/DWI
West Practice Categories
Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Felonies, Grand Jury Proceedings, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crimes, State, Local & Municipal Law
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
Texas, 1996
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2001
U.S. Supreme Court, 2001
Professional Associations and Memberships
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
(Member)
Texas State Bar College
(Member)
National College for D.U.I. Defense
(Member)
Ellis County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
(Member)
Past Employment Positions
Navarro County District Attorney's Office, Assistant Criminal District Attorney,
1997
-
1999
Ellis County District Attorney's Office, Assistant County and District Attorney,
1999
-
2000
Private Practice, 2000 - Present
Education
Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas,
1996
J.D.
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN,
1991
B.S.
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: Criminal Justice
Fees
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
114 East Main Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Office Hours
8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Monday through Friday)
Phones
(972) 938-1450
(972)-351-9864
Faxes
(972) 937-6114
Emails
Websites
http://www.citizenaccused.com
http://www.waxahachielawyer.com