Gallo, Joseph R.

Lawyer Overview

Mr. Gallo received his undergraduate degree from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota. In 1991, he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice . In 1996, Mr. Gallo graduated from Baylor University School of Law located in Waco, Texas. Baylor University School of law is known for creating some of the best trial attorneys in the United States. Mr. Gallo was taught Practice Court and the art of trial tactics by the famous, now retired, professor Louis Muldrow. On November 1, 1996, he was licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

After graduation, Mr. Gallo worked for a brief stint as a criminal defense attorney in McLennan County, Texas. In March of 1997, he was hired as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Navarro County, Texas. His main responsibilities included prosecuting misdemeanor criminal offenses as well as writing and arguing appeals before the 10th Court of Appeals in Waco, Texas. Two years later, he was hired as an Assistant County and District Attorney for Ellis County, Texas. As a felony prosecutor his primary caseload involved probation revocation hearings and the prosecution of miscellaneous felony offenses including D.W.I., Theft, and Drug cases. He also was in charge of both the asset seizure and bond forfeiture collection programs.

In October 2000, Mr. Gallo left the Ellis County District Attorney's Office and went into private practice. His practice consists exclusively of criminal defense work. While the vast majority of his caseload is in Ellis County, he also accepts cases in Navarro County.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Felonies, Grand Jury Proceedings, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crimes, State, Local & Municipal Law

Bar Admissions

• Texas, 1996
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1998
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2001
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2001

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (Member)
• Texas State Bar College (Member)
• National College for D.U.I. Defense (Member)
• Ellis County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (Member)

Past Employment Positions

• Navarro County District Attorney's Office, Assistant Criminal District Attorney, 1997 - 1999
• Ellis County District Attorney's Office, Assistant County and District Attorney, 1999 - 2000
• Private Practice, 2000 - Present

Education

• Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas, 1996
  J.D.
• St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, 1991
  B.S.
  Honors: magna cum laude
  Major: Criminal Justice

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Accepts Credit Cards

Address

114 East Main Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165

Office Hours

8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Monday through Friday)

Phones

(972) 938-1450
(972)-351-9864

Faxes

(972) 937-6114

Emails

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Websites

http://www.citizenaccused.com