Sarah Grace Broxson Ellis

Sarah Ellis is a Dallas-Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys, who focuses exclusively on representing individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout Texas. With experience as both a former prosecutor and public defender, Ms. Ellis has represented thousands of individuals facing criminal charges and developed extensive courtroom and jury trial experience in Texas courts.

Known for her trial readiness and dedication to client advocacy, Ms. Ellis has developed extensive courtroom and jury trial experience in Texas courts. Her work has involved matters ranging from misdemeanor allegations to serious felony prosecutions, providing her with significant familiarity with the legal, procedural, and evidentiary issues that arise in criminal cases.

Born and raised in southwest Louisiana, Ms. Ellis graduated with honors from Sam Houston State University before earning her Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law. While in law school, she began developing her courtroom advocacy skills as a Student Attorney in the Criminal Defense Clinic, where she represented clients in both misdemeanor and felony cases. Her work earned her the Clifford Brown Award in 2015, a recognition of excellence in criminal defense advocacy.

Ms. Ellis began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Jasper County, Texas. In that role, she prosecuted a variety of misdemeanor offenses and represented the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. This experience provided valuable insight into criminal investigations, charging decisions, courtroom litigation, and the prosecution of criminal cases.

In 2018, Ms. Ellis joined the Dallas County Public Defender's Office, where she spent years defending individuals accused of criminal offenses at every level of the criminal justice system. During her tenure, she handled thousands of cases and gained substantial jury trial experience while representing clients in both misdemeanor and felony proceedings.

At Michael & Associates, Ms. Ellis draws on her experience as both a prosecutor and public defender to identify legal and evidentiary issues, evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the state's case, and develop defense strategies tailored to each client's circumstances. She understands that felony and misdemeanor allegations can have far-reaching consequences and is committed to helping clients navigate the legal process with confidence and clarity.

Clients appreciate Ms. Ellis's thorough preparation, clear communication, and commitment to protecting their rights throughout every stage of a criminal case. 

About Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys

Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys is a criminal defense firm with a unique model: the high-touch, personalized attention of a boutique firm, backed by the resources and collective experience of a 40+ lawyer defense team.

Every client is assigned a dedicated Senior Trial Attorney who owns the defense from intake through resolution. That attorney focuses on a specific county and court — practicing there regularly and knowing the judges, the prosecutors, and the local tendencies that shape outcomes. Cases are not rotated, reassigned, or passed to junior attorneys (the firm doesn't employ any).

Behind that lead attorney is a team of forty criminal-defense lawyers with more than 1,000 jury trials between them, including attorneys Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, ten Super Lawyers honorees, ACS-CHAL Forensic DWI Lawyer-Scientists, former prosecutors, former judges, and former law-enforcement professionals, including a former FBI agent.

That structure gives clients the 40-on-1 advantage: one senior lawyer leading your case, backed by the collective knowledge of 40+ criminal-defense attorneys. It means the prosecutor is not up against one lawyer — they're up against a brain trust.

The firm's main metric is client satisfaction, which is measured using standard CSAT surveys to every client at the conclusion of the case. The firm has achieved a 98.5% client satisfaction rate based on 1,840 survey responses. The full breakdown by case type is below:

• DWI: 97.8% CSAT (781 responses)
• Assault & Domestic Violence: 99.5% CSAT (368 responses)
• Other: 98.7% CSAT (158 responses)
• Drug Charges: 98.6% CSAT (142 responses)
• Motion to Revoke Probation: 97.8% CSAT (134 responses)
• Theft & Fraud: 100% CSAT (106 responses)
• Driving Offenses: 98.7% CSAT (75 responses)
• Weapons: 98.1% CSAT (52 responses)
• Sex Offenses: 100% CSAT (24 responses)

Data from September 2022 through May 6, 2026.

The firm's 2025 trial record was 65% favorable outcomes with a 50% outright acquittal rate. A 5.0 rating on Google. More than 1,400 five-star reviews on Google, Avvo, BBB, and Martindale, an A+ BBB rating, and combined criminal-defense experience exceeding 540 years. Attorney caseloads run well below ABA recommendations. Case reviews are free. No trial fees - ever.

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