Atty. Mark Griffith
Mark Griffith founded his law firm in 1993. He has always devoted his practice exclusively to the defense of Texas citizens who have been charged with a crime.
Criminal & More Attorney · Serving Waxahachie, TX · 33+ Years Experience
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About Mark Griffith at a Glance
Mark Griffith is a Member based in Waxahachie, Texas, practicing at Griffith & Associates. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, juvenile, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas United States Supreme Court (1993). Educated at Baylor University Law School (J.D., 1992) and St. Edward's University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Waxahachie, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Griffith
- Mark Griffith founded his law firm in 1993
- He has always devoted his practice exclusively to the defense of Texas citizens who have been charged with a crime
- Mark Griffith is a trial attorney and has successfully tried cases to “Not Guilty” verdicts from Murder to Driving While Intoxicated
- Mark Griffith was born and raised in Ennis, Texas
- He attended Ennis High School and was the President of his graduating class
- He attended St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American Studies
- He graduated Valedictorian of his college class with a 4.0 GPA
- Mark Griffith attended the prestigious Baylor University School of Law in Waco, Texas, which is known for producing top tier trial attorneys
- Mark has three times attended the Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming presided over by the legendary attorney, Gerry Spence, who has never lost a criminal case
- Further, Mark Griffith has attended an additional 6 Regional Seminars of the Trial Lawyers College
- This is the training used by most of the top trial attorneys in America. • Founding President of the Ellis County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association • Served twice as the President of the Ellis County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association • Awarded the “Horns of the Bull Award” by the Ellis County Bar Association in recognition of his “stubborn tenacity” in 2004 and, as of this date, is the only recipient of this award. • Named one of two “Go-To” criminal defense attorneys in Ellis County in the April 19, 2004 issue of the Texas Lawyer periodical. • Currently one of only two attorneys in Ellis County qualified to handle death penalty cases as lead counsel. • Speaker at Continuing Legal Education Seminar on topic of “Taking the Mystery and Magic out of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests” • Speaker at Continuing Legal Education Seminar on topic of “Preparing Yourself, Your Client, and Your Case” • Oldest participant in Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament, 32 years old
- Set a record for obtaining the fastest knockout in Golden Gloves history....4 seconds. • Successfully completed training program with retired Navy SEALS. • Listed in VIP section of Biltmore's Who's Who, a worldwide publication picking those in the top of their field
- VIP section is for the cream of the crop. • Named Professional of the Year by Biltmore's Who's Who in the Attorney Category
- National publication of professionals. • Ellis County Bar President - 2012 to Present • Articles Published: “Preparing Yourself, Your Client, And Your Case” Published in the state-wide publication for criminal Defense Attorneys. [The Voice for the Defense] November 2012 publication. • Speaker at TCDLA Seminar
- Cross examining the Pediatric Expert and Medical Examiner in Child Injury and Death Cases. • TCDLA Speaker regarding the Cross-Examination of forensic pediatrician in child injury cases
- September 2015 • Advanced Skills Training - Discovering the Story
- Round Top Festival Institute, Round Top, TX 10/07/2015 to 10/10/2015 • Speaker at TDCLA Seminar on Cross examination of Child Witnesses • Organizer of Texas Seminar on Junk Science
- Spoke on the lack of science to base a diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome and how to win these case
- January 5-6, 2017, Austin, Texas • 2018 President of the Ellis County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association • Voted Best Attorney in Ellis County - 2019 Mark Griffith is a fighter
- Criminal Defense Attorney is his title but it is also his passion!
Practice Areas Explained
Mark Griffith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Griffith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Waxahachie.
Criminal Defense in Waxahachie
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Juvenile Law in Waxahachie
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Civil Litigation in Waxahachie
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Appellate Practice in Waxahachie
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Waxahachie
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waxahachie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Waxahachie Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Waxahachie-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Waxahachie Choose Mark Griffith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark Griffith's practice in the field of criminal defense, juvenile, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Griffith brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, juvenile, and litigation, Mark Griffith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Waxahachie
A Waxahachie-based practice means Mark Griffith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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