Dallas County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal defense in the Dallas County courts, from our office in downtown Dallas.
In short: Dallas County criminal cases are heard at the Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas. Misdemeanors, including first and second DWI, are heard in the Dallas County Criminal Courts. Felonies are heard in the Dallas County Criminal District Courts. The Dallas County District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies. Our office is in downtown Dallas; we handle cases in these courts.
Our office is in downtown Dallas at 325 N St. Paul Street. We handle cases in the Dallas County courts in Dallas.
Where are Dallas County criminal cases heard?
Misdemeanors, including first and second DWI, are heard in the Dallas County Criminal Courts. Felonies are heard in the Dallas County Criminal District Courts. Address: Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas.
Who prosecutes cases in Dallas County?
The Dallas County District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
What should I know about Dallas County?
The Dallas County District Attorney's Office runs pretrial diversion and specialty court programs, including the DIVERT substance-use court. Eligibility is decided case by case by the DA's office and the court.
What charges do we handle in Dallas County?
Which cities do we serve in Dallas County?
Dallas, Irving, Garland, Mesquite, Grand Prairie, Richardson, Carrollton, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, Rowlett, Cedar Hill, and the rest of Dallas County. Major roads in the county include I-35E, I-30, I-45, I-635, US-75 and the Dallas North Tollway.
Where are people booked after an arrest in Dallas County?
Most people arrested in Dallas County are taken to the Lew Sterrett Justice Center in downtown Dallas. A magistrate must give the required warnings and address bail within 48 hours (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.17).
Are there diversion or specialty court programs in Dallas County?
The Dallas County District Attorney's general felony pretrial diversion program is aimed at adult first-time felony offenders. Its published checklist excludes people with a prior felony conviction, probation, deferred adjudication or diversion, and excludes charges involving violence or threats, death or a major accident, sexual offenses, arson, felony intoxication offenses and first-degree manufacture or delivery. Referrals must be made before indictment or within 120 days of indictment unless a waiver is granted. DIVERT Court, which began in 1998, is a judicially supervised substance-use treatment program; according to Dallas County, successful completion may lead to dismissal and the option to seek expunction.
How do we handle Dallas County cases from Dallas?
We have no office in Dallas County; the attorney appears in the Dallas County courts as needed. For a general picture of the next steps, see our Dallas County guides to arraignment and missing court.
Dallas County pages by charge
- Assault and family violence in Dallas County
- Felony charges in Dallas County
- Protective orders in Dallas County
- Drug charges in Dallas County
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.
City municipal courts in Dallas County
Municipal courts hear only fine-only Class C cases. DWI, assault, drug and felony cases from these cities go to the Dallas County courts.
| City | Municipal court | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Carrollton | Carrollton Municipal Court | 2001 E. Jackson Rd., Carrollton 75006 |
| Cedar Hill | Cedar Hill Municipal Court (Government Center) | 285 Uptown Blvd., Building 100, Cedar Hill 75104 |
| DeSoto | DeSoto Municipal Court | 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto 75115 |
| Duncanville | Duncanville Municipal Court | 203 E. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville 75116 |
| Garland | Garland Municipal Court (Brad Neighbor Municipal Court Building) | 1791 W. Avenue B, Garland 75042 |
| Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie Municipal Court | 200 W. Main St., Grand Prairie 75050 |
| Irving | Irving Municipal Court (Irving Criminal Justice Center) | 305 N. O'Connor Rd., Irving 75061 |
| Lancaster | Lancaster Municipal Court | 220 W. Main St., Lancaster 75146 |
| Mesquite | Mesquite Municipal Court | 211 Municipal Way, Mesquite 75149 |
| Richardson | Richardson Municipal Court | 2100 E. Campbell Rd., Richardson 75081 |
| Rowlett | Rowlett Municipal Court | 4401 Rowlett Rd., Rowlett 75088 |
Last updated October 2026
Common questions
Do you have an office in Dallas County?
No. Our only office is in downtown Dallas at 325 N St. Paul Street, Suite 3129, Dallas, TX 75201. We handle cases in the Dallas County courts.
Where is the Dallas County criminal courthouse?
Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas.
Who prosecutes misdemeanors in Dallas County?
The Dallas County District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Where is the Dallas County jail?
People arrested in Dallas County are usually booked at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center in downtown Dallas.
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.