Denton County DWI Lawyer
DWI defense in the Denton County courts, from our office in downtown Dallas.
In short: A first DWI in Texas is a Class B misdemeanor (Penal Code 49.04), a Class A at 0.15 or more. 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. Separately, you have 15 days from the notice of suspension to request an ALR hearing (Transportation Code 524.031).
Our office is in downtown Dallas at 325 N St. Paul Street. We handle cases in the Denton County courts in Denton.
Where will my Denton County DWI case be 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 DWI cases in Denton County?
The Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Denton County has five county criminal courts for misdemeanors, so the specific court number on your paperwork tells you where your settings will be.
Are DWI penalties different in Denton County?
State law sets the penalties, so they do not change by county. Our Texas DWI defense page has the penalty table, license rules and defenses; see also first DWI and ALR hearings.
Which parts of Denton County do you cover?
We handle DWI cases from Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Little Elm, The Colony, Corinth, Argyle, and the rest of the county, including stops on I-35E, I-35W, US-380 and SH-121. Wherever the stop happened, the case is filed in the Denton County courts.
Where are people booked after a Denton County DWI arrest?
Most DWI arrests in Denton County are booked at the Denton County Jail, 127 N. Woodrow Ln., Denton. Within 48 hours a magistrate gives the required warnings and sets bond (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.17).
Where is the ALR license hearing for a Denton County arrest?
The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) hears it, not the county court. For Denton County, SOAH's primary contact for driver's license hearings is the SOAH Fort Worth office, 6777 Camp Bowie Blvd., Suite 400, Fort Worth 76116. SOAH also lists a remote hearing location in Denton, on the fourth floor of the Denton County court building, 1450 E. McKinney St., Room 4202, with the Fort Worth office as its contact. Request it within 15 days (Transportation Code 524.031).
Is there a DWI court or program in Denton County?
The Office of Court Administration's specialty court registry (October 1, 2026) lists the Denton County DWI Court. Denton County describes it as a treatment court for repeat DWI offenders, with its own screening and commitments.
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
Where is my Denton County DWI court date?
Denton County Courts Building, 1450 E. McKinney St., Denton 76209. Check your bond paperwork for the court number.
Who prosecutes a misdemeanor DWI in Denton County?
The Denton County Criminal District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Do you have an office in Denton?
No. Our only office is in downtown Dallas. We handle DWI cases in the Denton County courts.
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.