Criminal defense for Forney cases
In short: Class C tickets from Forney go to the Forney Municipal Court of Record No. 1 at 331 S. FM 548, Forney 75126. DWI, family violence, drug and felony cases go to the Kaufman 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 Forney, but we defend people charged in Forney and across Kaufman County.
Which court will hear my Forney case?
| Type of case | Where it is heard | Who prosecutes |
|---|---|---|
| Class C (fine-only) tickets and city ordinance cases | Forney Municipal Court of Record No. 1 (Forney Justice Center), 331 S. FM 548, Forney 75126 | City prosecutor |
| Class A and B misdemeanors, including most DWIs and family violence assaults | the Kaufman County Courts at Law | County prosecutor (see below) |
| Felonies | the 86th, 422nd and 489th 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 Forney is not a municipal court case. It goes to the Kaufman County courts at the Kaufman County Justice Center, 1902 E. US Hwy 175, Kaufman 75142. The Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney's Office, on the second floor of the Justice Center, prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
What happens after an arrest in Forney?
After an arrest, a magistrate sets bond and conditions. Whether an arrest happens in Forney, Terrell or Kaufman, county-level criminal cases are heard at the Justice Center in Kaufman.
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 Kaufman County DWI page for local DWI details.
Protective orders in Forney cases
A protective order from a Forney incident is usually filed in Kaufman County, but Family Code 82.003 also allows the county where either person lives. The hearing is generally within 14 days. Read the Kaufman 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 Forney?
No. Our office is at 325 N St. Paul Street in downtown Dallas. We handle cases from Forney and the rest of Kaufman County.
Is a DWI in Forney handled by the municipal court?
No. The Forney Municipal Court of Record No. 1 hears fine-only Class C cases. A DWI is at least a Class B misdemeanor, so it goes to the Kaufman County courts.
Where is the Forney municipal court?
Forney Municipal Court of Record No. 1 (Forney Justice Center), 331 S. FM 548, Forney 75126.
Where is a protective order from Forney 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 Kaufman 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.