175 active Texas-licensed attorneys with offices in Ellis County across 12 practice areas.
About Ellis County's Legal Landscape
Ellis County hosts 175 active Texas-licensed attorneys across 12 practice areas. The county is part of the Texas court system, operating District Courts (the primary trial-level court for civil matters above $250K and serious criminal matters) and at least one County Court at Law (for civil matters up to $250K and some criminal matters). Justice of the Peace courts handle small-claims (up to $20K) and minor matters.
Cities & Communities We Serve
Waxahachie
130 pre-screened Waxahachie attorneys serve Ellis County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.
Midlothian
32 pre-screened Midlothian attorneys serve Ellis County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.
Ennis
13 pre-screened Ennis attorneys serve Ellis County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.
Ellis County Courts
Ellis County operates District Courts for civil matters above $250,000 and serious criminal matters, plus County Courts at Law for intermediate-value civil disputes and misdemeanors. Justice of the Peace courts handle small claims (up to $20,000) and minor matters. Federal matters in this district are heard by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Browse Ellis-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Ellis County. 175 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.
Several Texas organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid for Ellis County residents:
Texas Legal Services Center — statewide legal aid for low-income Texans on civil matters (housing, family, public benefits, consumer).
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid — serves South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, primarily for low-income agricultural workers and rural communities.
TexasLawHelp.org — free legal information, forms, and referral directory operated by the Texas Legal Services Center.
Lone Star Legal Aid — serves Southeast Texas including Harris, Galveston, and 70+ other counties.
Frequently Asked Questions — Ellis County
Browse the Ellis County attorneys listed above by practice area, or use the practice-area grid to filter to your specific matter. Every attorney on this list has been verified against the State Bar of Texas records.
Updated quarterly from State Bar of Texas records. Disciplinary actions monitored monthly. License verified at the moment we match you to an attorney.
See the Free Legal Help section above. Texas Legal Services Center, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and Lone Star Legal Aid all provide free or low-cost help on civil matters for income-qualifying Texans. For criminal cases, every Texas county has a Public Defender's Office — if you qualify financially, representation is constitutionally guaranteed.
Court rules, filing fees, and judicial assignments vary by county. Ellis County's Superior/District Courts publish their own local procedural rules that supplement the statewide Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Always confirm local rules with the Ellis County District Clerk's office before filing.
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