Kathy J. Sayles

Kathy J. Sayles is a criminal defense lawyer in Waxahachie, Texas, serving clients in Ellis County and nearby Johnson and Parker Counties. Her practice covers criminal charges, traffic matters, driver’s license problems, and post-case requests that require court orders. Kathy represents adults and juveniles facing different legal consequences from criminal allegations or prior records. She also advises individuals seeking relief from probation conditions or restrictions that affect driving and employment after their court cases.

Kathy attended the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law, completing her legal education in 2019. She became licensed to practice law in Texas that year. Her legal training provided the foundation for working on criminal proceedings, requests for judicial relief, and matters requiring careful attention to eligibility requirements. Her practice includes cases in which a person must show the court why an existing order should be modified or why particular criminal records qualify for clearing or sealing.

Kathy handles criminal defense matters, juvenile proceedings, traffic citations, and driver’s license suspensions. She assists people pursuing early termination of probation, requests to remove ignition-interlock restrictions after a case, and applications for occupational driver’s licenses. Her record-clearing work includes expunction petitions and nondisclosure orders, which have different legal eligibility requirements. She also serves as co-chair of the Ellis County Juvenile Bar Association, a position connected with her work involving young people facing criminal proceedings.

Kathy J. Sayles focuses on legal problems that can continue after an arrest, conviction, or traffic-related court order. She helps clients evaluate the steps needed to seek relief through appropriate court procedures and explains when judicial approval is required rather than automatic. Her criminal defense and juvenile work is supported by participation in local criminal-defense professional activities. From initial charges to post-case requests, her practice addresses legal obstacles that can affect a client’s record, driving privileges, or future opportunities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Kathy J. Sayles
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Co-Chair, Ellis County Juvenile Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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