Joseph Ross Gallo

Joseph Ross Gallo

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Waxahachie, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Violent Crime

114 East Main Street, Waxahachie, TX

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 29 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1996

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Gallo Joseph R Attorney At Law

114 East Main Street, Waxahachie, TX, 75165

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Joseph Ross Gallo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

136 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 136 reviews

Posted by Judy | July 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Review for Joseph R. Gallo

Joe Gallo has helped us with several cases and has resolved them with an excellent outcome, far better then we had anticipated. He is very thorough, trustworthy, conscientious, knowledgeable, and has always been available to answer our questions in a timely manner. He has even been able to get a case... dismissed. He has proven to me to provide the most excellent legal services anyone could ever ask for. I would highly recommend Joe Gallo to anyone in need of a Criminal Defense Attorney.

Posted by Dagoberto | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

FULL EXPUNCTION ON CHARGE IN ELLIS COUNTY!!

Joe Gallo represented me in a very positive and forthright way. He is extremely competent, intuitive and most importantly HONEST! Through patience, diligence and outstanding legal skills, he was able to secure a positive outcome in my case. My sincere thanks to Joseph R Gallo! He is my attorney... for life! If YOU need an attorney, do not look any further.

Posted by Juan | May 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BEST LAWYER IN THE GREAT SATE OF TEXAS

I had gotten in some very serious problems a while back and because of my past criminal history the DA requested an enhancement of all my charges. Luckily I had one of the best lawyers in the state of Texas and he made me feel more at ease and confident that this will be solved in a very favorable ma...nner. Time passed by and although I didnt hear much from him, I knew he was hard at work and taking care of my case. We finally had a hearing date set for court and he wanted to meet with me before so we can be prepared and figure out what our options were. He showed me the police videos of when the offense happened and what he thought was best for us. I had no doubt in my mind that I was going to do some time and that all hope was lost but he never gave up and told me to relax and leave it all to him. I had my hearing and once again he was there to assure me that he was doing everything possible to get a favorable outcome. They pushed my court day back for another two months and I kept on with my life as usual. One day out the blue I get an unexpected phone call from his personal cell phone and he's asking me "who's the best lawyer you've ever hired" I told him it was him and I laughed and he asked me if I was ready to hear what he had to say. I was so nervous but I knew it was gonna be good and it was! He had gotten my resisting arrest charges dropped and my failure to ID became only a fine with no confinement and NO ENHANCEMENT whatsoever!!! God is good and he works through people like this man here! I give him 10 stars out of 5 because he helped me rekindle my faith in this judicial system that I once believed was only here to make money off of us and entrap us. If you hire this attorney rest assured that he will do everything in his power to help you out and he will be honest and never give you a false sense of hope if there isn't one! Thank you Joe!!!

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Best Lawyer in Ellis County

Joe Gallo was referred to me by a Tarrant County law firm as being the best lawyer to hire in Ellis county to help assist me in getting an expunction or Non-Disclosure ruling for my criminal record.. I contacted Mr. Gallo by email and he responded in a very timely matter and when it was determined I... would be eligible for the Non-Disclosure application I was directed to contact his office and set up an appointment. I had an appointment to visit with Mr. Gallo within the week and was equally impressed with his very efficient and friendly staff. Mr. Gallo was very honest with me and he explained the entire process that would be required and answered all my questions. His fee was very reasonable and I had a court date within the same month as I contacted him. You can not go wrong having Joe Gallo by your side standing in front of a Judge. He is an amazing lawyer and can give you the confidence to make it thru the most stressful time by knowing that you have him standing with you. Without a doubt if you are in need of the best Criminal Lawyer for your defense you will not be disappointed with Joe Gallo.

Posted by David | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Court Room Cammando!

Last year, I was arrested for my 2nd DWI and I felt like my good life was ruined. My medical license was also going to be in jeopardy. After making bond, I immediately began searching for the best criminal defense attorney that I could find. I interviewed a few, but Mr. Gallo's office was the only ...one to call me back with important information that the other attorneys never even mentioned. After researching, I discovered that Mr. Gallo is very experienced on all sides (Prosecutor, Municipal Judge, and Defense Attorney). He was always was very direct with me and he didn't sugarcoat anything. His confidence gave me the courage to fight this out, even knowing I could actually face some jail time. He is very honest, doesn't butter it up, he will tell you both the best & the worst case scenarios. Everything he does is "Balls to the wall." He will fight hard for you and is very impressive in the courtroom. We eventually set my case for a jury trial, but I never had to even go to trial because he won a pre-trial motion to suppress the evidence. After that, the case was dismissed. Thanks to Mr. Gallo, I now have my life back!

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Joseph Ross Gallo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Keathley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Joe for about ten years and am familar with his work as an attorney, first as a prosecutor and then working for citizens accused of crime. I endorse him due to the high level of professionalism and throughness he brings to bear in representing clients. As a former Distirct Attorney, I am aware that having the perspective from both sides of the criminal justice system is an advantage for any practicing lawyer in this field. Joe has this experience and utilizes it well. He is a respected leader in his community, a loving father and husband. He is a credit to the legal profession and I am proud to call him a friend and colleague. Steve A. Keathley Attorney at Law Corsicana, Texas"

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Lawrence Boyd

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Joe Gallo for almost ten years. He is genuinely passionate about his work and he puts the interests of his clients first. He is the "go-to man" in Waxahachie."

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Zachary Newland

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have personally seen Mr. Gallo's stellar work in Court over the past four years and the outstanding results he obtains for his clients. Mr. Gallo is a tireless advocate for the accused citizens that he helps. I wholeheartedly endorse Joe Gallo."

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Mark Griffith

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have tried case with Joe. He CARES! Beyond that, he prepares for his client's cases like he was preparing for a case for a family member. This is an outstanding trial attorney. When we tried cases together I was always proud to take the seat next to him knowing we were about to get justice."

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Chad Resner

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joe Gallo for twenty years. During this time I have witnessed Joe's commitment and dedication to helping others. I have witnessed Joe's dedicated work ethic first hand. I do not hesitate to recommend Joe as an attorney."

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Michael Crawford

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is an extremely intelligent and resilient attorney. I highly respect his work ethic and results. A fighter for the "citizen accused.""

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Dario Diaz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe has worked tirelessly to get the best results possible for his clients. His track record of great results is testament to his commitment to his law practice, his reputation, and most importantly, his clients."

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John Nelson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph Gallo is an excellent criminal defense lawyer. If a friend or family member needed counsel in Ellis County, I would send them straight to his office and would know they'd be in good hands. He fights hard for his clients, and he tells the truth. Over the past 20 years, he's earned my respect and trust, and I endorse him without reservation."

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Stephen Daniel

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Highly recommended."

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Martin Braddy

Unknown lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Gordon

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great attorney who has a great knowledge of the law and knows what is fair. He is excellent in trials and hearings and is a tireless advocate for his clients."

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Ross Kennedy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gallo is a consummate professional and tireless advocate."

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Donald Stout

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joe for many years. Joe has great ability in his chosen field of the law. I have seen him in action before a jury and was quite impressed. He would be a wise choice for anyone seeking representation in a criminal matter."

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Gregory Wilhelm

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Both in my capacity as a former Trial Court Judge and as a current colleague, I have found Joe to be a no-nonsense, passionate advocate for his clients, supported by his committment to excellence, attention to details, as well as his experienced and professional acumen. As an attorney, I would eargerly refer to Joe any individual needing quality legal representation involving a criminal matter."

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John Fehler

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe Gallo is a class act. He gets results for his clients and is active in the community in many ways. I highly recommend him."

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Brooke Daves

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe Gallo is not only a great lawyer, but he went out of his way to welcome me to the Waxahachie legal community when I first moved my practice here from Dallas. I will always be grateful for the insight and advice he gave me."

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Darin Brooks

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Friend

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. Joe is dedicated to working vigorously to resolve his clients' needs, both efficiently and expeditiously."

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Jeremy Cleverly

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very good lawyer, hardworking, would highly recommend."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Best in Ellis County: Attorney, Waxahachie Daily Light

2014

Best in Ellis County: Law Office, Waxahachie Daily LIght

2008

Best in Ellis County: Elected Official (Municipal), Waxahachie Daily LIght

2007

Outstanding Leadership Waxahachie Award, Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Offices of Joseph R. Gallo

2009 - 2014

Municipal Court Judge, City of Waxahachie

1999 - 2000

Assistant District Attorney, Ellis County District Attorney's Office

1997 - 1999

Assistant District Attorney, Navarro County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2000 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

Texas State Bar College

Member

2000 - Present

Ellis County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association

Member (Past President)

1999 - Present

Ellis County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2007 - 2010

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2006 - 2008

Waxahachie City Council

City Councilman

1999 - 2009

Waxahachie Rotary Club

Member

1997 - 2001

Texas District & County Attorney's Association

Member

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Education

1996

Baylor University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

St. Cloud State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2012

Ellis County Bar Association No Contest

Languages

English

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