Criminal defense for Weatherford cases
In short: Class C tickets from Weatherford go to the Weatherford Municipal Court at 303 Palo Pinto St., Weatherford 76086. DWI, family violence, drug and felony cases go to the Parker 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 Weatherford, but we defend people charged in Weatherford and across Parker County.
Which court will hear my Weatherford case?
| Type of case | Where it is heard | Who prosecutes |
|---|---|---|
| Class C (fine-only) tickets and city ordinance cases | Weatherford Municipal Court (City Hall), 303 Palo Pinto St., Weatherford 76086 | City prosecutor |
| Class A and B misdemeanors, including most DWIs and family violence assaults | the Parker County Courts at Law. Class C offenses go to the justice of the peace courts | County prosecutor (see below) |
| Felonies | the Parker County district courts | 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 Weatherford is not a municipal court case. It goes to the Parker County courts in Weatherford. Parker County splits prosecution: the Parker County Attorney prosecutes misdemeanors and the District Attorney prosecutes felonies.
What happens after an arrest in Weatherford?
After an arrest, a magistrate sets bond and conditions. The County Attorney and District Attorney split matters. A misdemeanor DWI is handled by the County Attorney's office at 101 N. Main St. A felony DWI or other felony is handled by the District Attorney's office at 117 Fort Worth Hwy, Weatherford 76086.
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 Parker County DWI page for local DWI details.
Protective orders in Weatherford cases
A protective order from a Weatherford incident is usually filed in Parker County, but Family Code 82.003 also allows the county where either person lives. The hearing is generally within 14 days. Read the Parker County protective order page or 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 Weatherford?
No. Our office is at 325 N St. Paul Street in downtown Dallas. We handle cases from Weatherford and the rest of Parker County.
Is a DWI in Weatherford handled by the municipal court?
No. The Weatherford Municipal Court hears fine-only Class C cases. A DWI is at least a Class B misdemeanor, so it goes to the Parker County courts.
Where is the Weatherford municipal court?
Weatherford Municipal Court (City Hall), 303 Palo Pinto St., Weatherford 76086.
Where is a protective order from Weatherford 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 Parker 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.