Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal defense in the Denton County courts, from our office in downtown Dallas.
In short: Denton County criminal cases are heard at the Denton County Courts Building, 1450 E. McKinney St., Denton 76209. Misdemeanors are heard in Denton County Criminal Courts No. 1 through 5, through the Misdemeanor Trial Division. Felonies are heard in the district courts at the Courts Building, which houses the 16th, 158th, 211th, 362nd, 367th, 393rd, 431st, 442nd, 462nd, 467th, 477th and 481st District Courts. The Denton County Criminal 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 Denton County courts in Denton.
Where are Denton County criminal cases heard?
Misdemeanors are heard in Denton County Criminal Courts No. 1 through 5, through the Misdemeanor Trial Division. Felonies are heard in the district courts at the Courts Building, which houses the 16th, 158th, 211th, 362nd, 367th, 393rd, 431st, 442nd, 462nd, 467th, 477th and 481st District Courts. Address: Denton County Courts Building, 1450 E. McKinney St., Denton 76209.
Who prosecutes cases in Denton County?
The Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
What should I know about Denton County?
Denton County has five county criminal courts for misdemeanors, so the specific court number on your paperwork tells you where your settings will be.
What charges do we handle in Denton County?
Which cities do we serve in Denton County?
Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Little Elm, The Colony, Corinth, Argyle, and the rest of Denton County. Major roads in the county include I-35E, I-35W, US-380 and SH-121.
Where are people booked after an arrest in Denton County?
Most people arrested in Denton County are taken to the Denton County Jail, 127 N. Woodrow Ln., Denton. A magistrate must give the required warnings and address bail within 48 hours (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.17).
How do we handle Denton County cases from Dallas?
We have no office in Denton County; the attorney appears in the Denton County courts as needed. For a general picture of the next steps, see our Dallas County guides to arraignment and missing court.
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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 or start a chat. Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
Last updated October 2026
Common questions
Do you have an office in Denton 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 Denton County courts.
Where is the Denton County criminal courthouse?
Denton County Courts Building, 1450 E. McKinney St., Denton 76209.
Who prosecutes misdemeanors in Denton County?
The Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Where is the Denton County jail?
People arrested in Denton County are usually booked at the Denton County Jail, 127 N. Woodrow Ln., Denton.
Do not wait for your court date to get help. Call (214) 239-2013.
Phones and chat 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.