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!!!

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!

In our first consultation as i was in complete worry about my future Joseph told me, "give me all your stress and worry, continue to live your life like it didn't happen". Being this was first time in criminal court I trusted him and hoped this not a empty promise. After almost a year of letting him ...take on that stress and worry, I realized that Joseph was true to his word and not empty promises when i received my NOT GUILTY verdict. I never saw the work behind the scenes, but after my days in court I couldn't help but think he worked everyday fighting for my justice. If you want a lawyer that is not afraid to fight for you and give you the fair trial that you deserve Joseph Gallo is the MAN!

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.

I'm not sure where to even start with how great Mr. Gallo is both as an attorney as well great person I would call a friend. I have never thought I would need a criminal defense attorney in a thousand years. Our relationship started when I charged with a 1st degree felony that I had no part in. O...bviously I was in a panic, I have never done anything wrong in my life other than a few traffic tickets. I remember my first meeting with Gallo, I was trying to keep it together but on the inside I was freaking out. By the end of that meeting Gallo had some how had me feeling positive and told me to go home, relax and let him handle it. During the entire year and a half process he always knew what to say to make me feel at ease. During the whole process Mr. Gallo always kept me in the loop and updated as soon as new information came to him. He is very thorough in the case, going over each and every detail as well as making sure you understand everything. So at the end of this year and a half my 1st degree felony was dismissed, it was all over and I felt relieved. If it was not for Mr. Gallo with all his wisdom and expertise I'm not sure how I would have made it through this whole ordeal. My advise here is, if you are looking for a criminal defense attorney stop looking and call Mr. Gallo now. I now look forward that when I talk with Gallo now it is over better topics that do not involve me going to prison.