Criminal defense for Corsicana cases
In short: Class C tickets from Corsicana go to the Corsicana Municipal Court at 200 N. 12th St., Corsicana 75110. DWI, family violence, drug and felony cases go to the Navarro County courts. Protective orders can be filed where either person lives or where the violence allegedly happened, and the hearing is generally within 14 days.
Our office is in downtown Dallas. We do not have an office in Corsicana, but we defend people charged in Corsicana and across Navarro County.
Which court will hear my Corsicana case?
| Type of case | Where it is heard | Who prosecutes |
|---|---|---|
| Class C (fine-only) tickets and city ordinance cases | Corsicana Municipal Court, 200 N. 12th St., Corsicana 75110 | City prosecutor |
| Class A and B misdemeanors, including most DWIs and family violence assaults | the Navarro County Court at Law (Courthouse, Suite 103), which also has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court over some felony matters, such as arraignments and guilty pleas, under Government Code 25.1772 | County prosecutor (see below) |
| Felonies | the 13th District Court | County or district prosecutor (see below) |
The municipal court only hears offenses punishable by fine only. A DWI, assault, drug possession or protective order violation from Corsicana is not a municipal court case. It goes to the Navarro County courts at the Navarro County Courthouse, 300 W. 3rd Ave., Corsicana 75110. The Navarro County Criminal District Attorney's Office (Courthouse, Suite 301) represents the State in criminal cases in both the district and county-level courts (Government Code 44.275).
This city is also the county seat, so the county courts are in town.
What happens after an arrest in Corsicana?
After an arrest, a magistrate sets bond and conditions. Because one office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies in Navarro County, the same prosecutor's office handles a case even if a misdemeanor is later enhanced to a felony.
For a DWI, the 15-day deadline to request an ALR hearing starts when you get the notice, no matter which city made the arrest. Read the Navarro County DWI page for local DWI details.
Protective orders in Corsicana cases
A protective order from a Corsicana incident is usually filed in Navarro County, but Family Code 82.003 also allows the county where either person lives. The hearing is generally within 14 days. Read our full Texas protective order guide.
How do I get started?
The first consultation is free. It is with a Director of Client Engagement, not an attorney. Clients who hire us work with an attorney. Call (214) 239-2013. Phones are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
Last updated October 2026
Common questions
Do you have an office in Corsicana?
No. Our office is at 325 N St. Paul Street in downtown Dallas. We handle cases from Corsicana and the rest of Navarro County.
Is a DWI in Corsicana handled by the municipal court?
No. The Corsicana Municipal Court hears fine-only Class C cases. A DWI is at least a Class B misdemeanor, so it goes to the Navarro County courts.
Where is the Corsicana municipal court?
Corsicana Municipal Court, 200 N. 12th St., Corsicana 75110.
Where is a protective order from Corsicana filed?
In the county where the applicant lives, where the respondent lives, or where the family violence allegedly happened (Family Code 82.003). For most incidents in the city, that is Navarro County.
How soon is the protective order hearing?
Generally within 14 days after the application is filed (Family Code 84.001). A temporary ex parte order can last up to 20 days and be extended.
Do not wait for your court date to get help. Call (214) 239-2013.
Phones are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
This page provides general information about Texas law. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.