Originally I had met with a handful of other lawyers, all which were pretty appealing, but then I met this quirky guy and fell in love! He gives it to you as straight as it gets and I wouldn’t ask for anythIng more from him. He has continued to keep in touch since my case has been handled, and he got... me the absolute bare minimum sentencing. There isn’t one thing I would change about this amazing lawyer. He went the extra mile, above and beyond. He is hands down everything I could have asked for in this nightmare of a case.

We had a rather unfortunate experience with a rather unscrupulous Attorney who agreed to assist our son with a legal matter and would discount his services if our son paid cash. We subsequently found out that this Attorney took his cash and did nothing. The matter was never addressed with the cour...t and was impacting our son’s ability to secure work in his chosen career. We were somewhat dubious about finding and selecting another Attorney to represent our son’s case and thankfully found Mr. Gallo. We checked reviews and with his varied professional background as a Judge, Prosecutor and now Defense Attorney he had the insight into all aspects of the legal system and the ability to provide the best legal advice and representation. We are happy to report that the matter was handled professionally and in a timely manner. From beginning to end the entire process took a little over a month from the date of contract signing to the favorable resolution of our son’s legal matter. Mr. Gallo provided copies of all documentation concerning this legal matter and thoroughly explained the process to us. He was very responsive to all our questions and there were many back and forth emails as we were determined not to be ‘duped’ again. His office administrator was very efficient and both kept us apprised of proceedings and provided supporting documentation as the case progressed. We have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Gallo as a straight forward, honest Attorney who will provide the best representation for his clients and work to secure the best possible outcome. Thank you Mr. Gallo for renewing our faith that it’s possible to find a reputable and ethical Attorney. - Alan

If you are ever in need of attorney, Joe is your man. He is smart, and honest. He told me what I could expect. And made sure I was informed of what was going on with my case at all times. He went above and beyond for me. And will for you as well. I recommend him for any criminal case. I feel I was bl...essed to have Joe, the Lord on my side.

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!

I would like to enthusiastically recommend Joseph Gallo for anyone in need of a solid criminal defense attorney in Waxahachie/Ellis County. Last summer while driving through Waxahachie, I was arrested and charged with 2 misdemeanors (DWI with a blood alcohol of .28 , possession of marijuana) and ...1 felony (possession of marijuana). I am a physician, therefore the Texas Medical Board was notified of the charges, and they immediately suspended my medical license. I was in dire straits and freaking out about the potential jail time, loss of my medical license and career, and having a felony on my record. My sister is an attorney in California and she spent several days thoroughly researching and vetting attorneys to find the best representation possible. We chose Mr. Gallo based on his extensive experience in both prosecution and defense. During my multiple meetings with Mr. Gallo he was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. He did a great job of presenting complex legal matters in a clear simple format that I could understand. My felony case went to the grand jury and had a high likelihood of going to trial. Mr. Gallo presented a convincing letter to the jury outlining my background, mistakes committed by the arresting officer, and case law surrounding the matter. The jury voted to "No Bill" the felony charge ! Mr. Gallo also negotiated a more than fair settlement for the 2 misdemeanors. The possession of marijuana charge was dismissed altogether. For the DWI, I did not have to serve any jail time and my driver's licence was never suspended. Along the way, I had a few other attorney friends suggest that I should go with a bigger name attorney from Austin, but I never entertained this proposition as I had full faith in Mr. Gallo. I strongly recommend 'going local' when it comes to criminal cases because the relationships your attorney has with the legal community and their reputation is much more important than a flashy resume. Mr. Gallo had excellent rapport with me, my family, and the healthcare attorneys involved in my case. He replied to everyone's emails within a few hours. In our most recent meeting, he stressed that he would be available to help with any ongoing issues with the case and any other legal matters that may arise in the future. I consider Joe Gallo a lifesaver, a friend, and my legal go to guy for life.