Atty. Sarah Ellis
Sarah has extensive courtroom experience handling both misdemeanor and felony cases. Known for her trial readiness and client-centered approach, she has represented thousands of individuals facing serious criminal charges across North Texas.
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Sarah Ellis is an Attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Michael & Associates. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Texas (2015). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (Doctor, 2015) and Sam Houston State University (—). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sarah has extensive courtroom experience handling both misdemeanor and felony cases
- Known for her trial readiness and client-centered approach, she has represented thousands of individuals facing serious criminal charges across North Texas
- Born and raised in southwest Louisiana, Sarah graduated with honors from Sam Houston State University before earning her Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law
- While in law school, Sarah began building her courtroom experience as a Student Attorney in the Criminal Defense Clinic, where she represented clients in both misdemeanor and felony matters
- Her work earned her the prestigious Clifford Brown Award in 2015, recognizing excellence in criminal defense advocacy
- Sarah started her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Jasper County, Texas, where she prosecuted a wide range of misdemeanor offenses and represented the Department of Family and Protective Services
- In 2018, Sarah joined the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office, where she spent years defending clients against criminal charges at all levels
- During her tenure, she handled thousands of cases and built substantial jury trial experience, advocating for clients in high-stakes situations where outcomes matter most
- Today, Sarah focuses exclusively on criminal defense, drawing on her background as both a prosecutor and a public defender to identify weaknesses in the State’s case and build strategic, evidence-driven defenses
- Her experience in Texas courtrooms allows her to guide clients through complex legal situations with clarity, preparation, and a strong commitment to protecting their rights
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
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 Dallas 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 andnue, 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.
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