Dallas County Criminal Court

Dallas County Criminal Court handles all criminal cases that are filed in Dallas County. See below for more information about criminal cases in Dallas County.

Where will Dallas County criminal case hearings take place?

Criminal cases will take place at the criminal courts of Dallas County. See here for the location of the criminal courts in Dallas County.

What is the Burden of Proof?

The term “Burden of Proof” means that the prosecutor is required to prove the guilt of the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt. If the prosecutor cannot provide proof of the defendants guilt, then the judge or jury in a trial must find the defendant not guilty. In the United States the principle innocent until proven guilty derives from this that the defendant is assumed innocent and the prosecution has the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty.

Dallas County Criminal Court

Dallas County Criminal Court

Can I request a Plea Agreement?

In Dallas County you may be able to enter into a plea agreement depending upon the severity of the charges. It is also dependant upon the prosecution willing to accept a plea agreement. You can ask your attorney to attempt to negotiate a plea agreement with the prosecution to avoid having a jury trial along with the potential for a more serious sentence. Approximately 9 out of 10 criminal cases usually end in a plea agreement.

Prosecutor in Dallas County

In Dallas County, the prosecutor is an attorney representing Dallas County. In some cases, the prosecutor may actually represent Texas. For the most part, the prosecutor in Dallas County has discretion to both decide whether to file charges and also negotiate a potential plea deal with the defendant.

Required Court Appearances in Dallas County

Any required court appearances in Dallas County Criminal Court must be attended by the defendant. Failure to appear in court at your required date and time may result in the judge issuing an arrest warrant.

The Right to Counsel

The Fifth and Sixth Amendments to the U.s. Constitution give defendants in criminal cases the right to counsel/attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney one will be appointed to represent you. Like other rights a defendant has, this one can be waived as well and alternatively you can choose to represent yourself.

If guilty, who sentences the defendant?

If the defendant is found guilty after the trial, the defendent will be sentenced. In some cases, this can occur at the same hearing the defendant is found guilty in court, in other cases a separate hearing will be required. Often the prosecution will request a particular sentence for the defendant and the judge will determine whether to enforce this sentence or impose a different sentence for the defendant.

What is Jury Deliberation?

After both the prosecution and defense have presented their cases, the judge in the case will provide instructions to the jury about what they must decide. The jury will be dismissed to the jury room where they will deliberate about the guilt or innocence of the defendant. After reaching a unaminous decision, they return their decision to the court where it is read aloud in the courtroom. If the jury is unable to reach a unaminous decision, the jury is deadlocked, also known as a hung jury, in which a mistrial will be declared.

Can I appeal a guilty verdict?

If found guilty, a defendant may decide to appeal his case to an appelate court. The appellate court will not retry the case, they will examine the proceedings in the lower court to make sure they were done in a legal manner. The appellate court can either uphold the original conviction, or determine that due to errors made in the original trial, that there must be a retrial, resentencing or a complete dismissal of the charges.

Jury by Trial Right

The US Constitution (Article 3 along with the 6th Amendment) ensures an accused defendant the right to a jury trial. This applies to crimes that have a $500 fine or a potential sentence of six months in jail (aka Serious Crimes). This right to trial by jury can also be waived by a defendant.

I need help for my Dallas County criminal case

The best place to get information about your criminal case is from an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint one to represent you which will assist in your case. For general information about your case the Dallas County court clerk is able to provide general information about your specific case (e.g. date/time hearings, mandatory appearance, what will take place and what you will be required to do). The court clerk for Dallas County will NOT be able to provide legal advice for your case, only an attorney can provide legal advice. The court clerk can provide legal information (like the information found on this website) about your case but cannot provide advice about what you should do in your legal manner.

Arraignments in Dallas County

During an arraignment in Dallas County, a defendant appears before the court and the judge reads the charges that have been filed against the accused and also informs the defendant of his/her rights. During the arraignment in Dallas County, the defendant can choose to plead one of the following 1) Guilty 2) Not Guilty or 3) No Contest. If the defendant enters a plea of Not Guilty, a date for trial is set. In the event of a Guilty or No Contest Plea in Dallas County the defendant may be sentenced at that time or the sentencing may take place at a later date.

Dallas County Criminal Court Locations

  • Dallas County 14th District Court – Civil

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 540, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7337 Fax: 214-653-6001

  • Dallas County 44th District Court – Civil

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 540, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7427

  • Dallas County 68th District Court – Civil

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 540, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7536

  • Dallas County 95th District Court – Civil

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 640, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-6603

  • Dallas County 101st District Court – Civil

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 685, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7256

  • Dallas County 116th District Court – Civil

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 640, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7446

  • Dallas County 134th District Court – Civil

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 650, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7546

  • Dallas County 160th District Court – Civil

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 640, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7271

  • Dallas County 162nd District Court – Civil

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 740, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7156

  • Dallas County 191st District Court – Civil

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 740, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7396

  • Dallas County 192nd District Court – Civil

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 740, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7748

  • Dallas County 193rd District Court – Civil

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 822, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7791

  • Dallas County 194th District Court – Criminal

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 26, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5800

  • Dallas County 195th District Court – Criminal

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 27, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5810

  • Dallas County 203rd District Court – Criminal

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 28, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5820

  • Dallas County 204th District Court – Criminal

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 29, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5830

  • Dallas County 254th District Court – Family

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-6136

  • Dallas County 255th District Court – Family

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-6159

  • Dallas County 256th District Court – Family

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-6449

  • Dallas County 265th District Court – Criminal

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 30, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5840

  • Dallas County 282nd District Court – Criminal

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 32, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5850

  • Dallas County 283rd District Court – Criminal

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 33, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5860

  • Dallas County 291st District Court – Criminal

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 34, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5870

  • Dallas County 292nd District Court – Criminal

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 35, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5880

  • Dallas County 298th District Court – Civil

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 822, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-6779

  • Dallas County 301st District Court – Family

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7385

  • Dallas County 302nd District Court – Family

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7375

  • Dallas County 303rd District Court – Family

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7611

  • Dallas County 304th District Court – Juvenile

    Address: 2600 Lone Star Dr, Dallas TX 75212
    Phone: 214-698-4913

  • Dallas County 305th District Court – Juvenile

    Address: 2600 Lone Star Dr, Dallas TX 75212
    Phone: 214-698-4913

  • Dallas County 330th District Court – Family

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7207

  • Dallas County 363rd District Court – Criminal

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 36, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5890

  • Dallas County District Court – Tax

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Box 640, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-6012

  • Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 1

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 38, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5900

  • Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 2

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 39, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5910

  • Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 3

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 40, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5920

  • Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 4

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 41, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5930

  • Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 5

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 42, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5940

  • Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 6

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 11, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 972-739-3920

  • Dallas County Criminal District Court No. 7

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Lock Box 54, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 972-739-3915

  • Dallas County Constitutional Court

    Address: 509 Main St, Suite 200, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7099 Fax: 214-653-7176

  • Dallas County Court at Law No. 1

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7556

  • Dallas County Court at Law No. 2

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7366

  • Dallas County Court at Law No. 3

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7595

  • Dallas County Court at Law No. 4

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-7466

  • Dallas County Court at Law No. 5

    Address: 600 Commerce St, Dallas TX 75202
    Phone: 214-653-6441

  • Dallas County Criminal Court No. 1

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5600

  • Dallas County Criminal Court No. 2

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5610

  • Dallas County Criminal Court No. 3

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5620

  • Dallas County Criminal Court No. 4

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5630

  • Dallas County Criminal Court No. 5

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5640

  • Dallas County Criminal Court No. 6

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5650

  • Dallas County Criminal Court No. 7

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5660

  • Dallas County Criminal Court No. 8

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5670

  • Dallas County Criminal Court No. 9

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5680

  • Dallas County Criminal Court No. 10

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-653-5690

  • Dallas County Criminal Court No. 11

    Address: 133 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas TX 75207
    Phone: 214-712-5068

  • Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 – Place 1

    Address: 7201 S Polk St, #112, Dallas TX 75232
    Phone: 972-228-0280 Fax: 972-228-2737

  • Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 – Place 2

    Address: 107 Texas St, Lancaster TX 75146
    Phone: 972-228-2272 Fax: 972-228-2472

  • Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 – Place 1

    Address: 140 N Garland Ave, Garland TX 75040
    Phone: 214-643-4773 Fax: 214-643-4772

  • Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 – Place 2

    Address: 823 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite TX 75149
    Phone: 972-285-5429 Fax: 972-288-2461

  • Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 – Place 1

    Address: 10056 Marsh Ln, Dallas TX 75229
    Phone: 214-321-4106 Fax: 214-321-4912

  • Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 – Place 2

    Address: 1411 W Beltline Rd, Richardson TX 75080
    Phone: 972-904-3042 Fax: 972-904-3049

  • Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 – Place 3

    Address: 1411 W Beltline Rd, Dallas, TX 75080
    Phone: 972-231-1439 Fax: 972-699-7147

  • Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 – Place 1

    Address: 630 W Main St, Grand Prairie TX 75050
    Phone: 214-875-2100 Fax: 214-75-2091

  • Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 – Place 2

    Address: 841 W Irving Blvd, Irving TX 75060
    Phone: 214-589-7000 Fax: 214-589-7048

  • Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 – Place 1

    Address: 3443 St. Francis, Dallas TX 75228
    Phone: 214-943-6980 Fax: 214-943-2871

  • Dallas County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 – Place 2

    Address: 410 S Beckley Ave, Dallas TX 75203
    Phone: 214-943-5981 Fax: 214-943-3695

  • Addison Municipal Court

    Address: 4799 Airport Pkwy, Addison TX 75001
    Phone: 972-450-7111

  • Balch Springs Municipal Court

    Address: 3117 Hickory Tree Rd, Balch Springs TX 75180
    Phone: 972-557-6055

  • Carrollton Municipal Court

    Address: 2001 E Jackson Rd, Carrollton TX 75006
    Phone: 972-466-3348

  • Cedar Hill Municipal Court

    Address: 285 Uptown Blvd, Cedar Hill TX 75104
    Phone: 469-272-2930 Fax: 972-291-5113

  • Cockrell Hill Municipal Court

    Address: 4125 W Clarendon Dr, Dallas TX 75211
    Phone: 214-330-6333

  • Coppell Municipal Court

    Address: 130 Town Center Blvd, Coppell TX 75019
    Phone: 972-304-3650

  • Dallas Municipal Court

    Address: 2014 Main St, #100, Dallas TX 75201
    Phone: 214-670-0109

  • DeSoto Municipal Court

    Address: 211 E Pleasant Run Rd, Desoto TX 75115
    Phone: 972-230-9674 Fax: 972-230-5795

  • Duncanville Municipal Court

    Address: 203 E Wheatland Rd, PO Box 380280, Duncanville TX 75138
    Phone: 972-780-5055 Fax: 972-780-6473

  • Farmers Branch Municipal Court

    Address: 3723 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch TX 75244
    Phone: 972-484-4112

  • Garland Municipal Court

    Address: 1791 W Avenue B, Garland TX 75042
    Phone: 972-205-2330 Fax: 972-487-7335

  • Glenn Heights Municipal Court

    Address: Phone: 972-223-2107, x268 Fax: 972-274-3602

  • Grand Prairie Municipal Court

    Address: 200 W Main St, PO Box 534045, Grand Prairie TX 75050
    Phone: 972-237-8600

  • Highland Park Municipal Court

    Address: Physical: 4300 MacArthur Ave, #160, Highland Park TX 75209
    Phone: 214-559-9303

  • Hutchins Municipal Court

    Address: 321 N Main St, PO Box 500, Hutchins TX 75141
    Phone: 972-225-6121 Fax: 972-225-5559

  • Irving Municipal Court

    Address: 305 N O’Connor Rd, PO Box 152288, Irving TX 75015
    Phone: 972-721-2451 Fax: 972-721-2383

  • Lancaster Municipal Court

    Address: 220 W Main St, Lancaster TX 75146
    Phone: 972-218-1334 Fax: 972-218-8554

  • Mesquite Municipal Court

    Address: 211 Municipal Way, PO Box 850137, Mesquite TX 75185
    Phone: 972-216-6206 Fax: 972-216-6749

  • Richardson Municipal Court

    Address: 2100 E Campbell Rd, PO Box 830978, Richardson TX 75083
    Phone: 972-744-4500 Fax: 972-744-5800

  • Rowlett Municipal Court

    Address: 4401 Rowlett Rd, Rowlett TX 75088
    Phone: 972-412-6222 Fax: 972-412-6251

  • Sachse Municipal Court

    Address: Phone: 972-495-1212, x2 Fax: 972-495-0293

  • Seagoville Municipal Court

    Address: 702 N Highway 175, Seagoville TX 75159
    Phone: 972-287-2192 Fax: 972-287-3891

  • Sunnyvale Municipal Court

    Address: 127 N Collins Rd, Sunnyvale TX 75182
    Phone: 972-203-4144

  • University Park Municipal Court

    Address: 3800 University Blvd, University Park TX 75205
    Phone: 214-987-5331 Fax: 214-987-5335

  • Wilmer Municipal Court

    Address: 219 E Beltline Rd, Wilmer TX 75172
    Phone: 972-441-6372 Fax: 972-441-3425

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