Criminal defense for Frisco cases
In short: Class C tickets from Frisco go to the Frisco Municipal Court at 8450 Moore St., Frisco 75034. DWI, family violence, drug and felony cases go to the Collin 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 Frisco, but we defend people charged in Frisco and across Collin County.
Which court will hear my Frisco case?
| Type of case | Where it is heard | Who prosecutes |
|---|---|---|
| Class C (fine-only) tickets and city ordinance cases | Frisco Municipal Court, 8450 Moore St., Frisco 75034 | City prosecutor |
| Class A and B misdemeanors, including most DWIs and family violence assaults | the Collin County Courts at Law | County prosecutor (see below) |
| Felonies | the district courts, including the 199th, 219th, 296th, 366th, 380th, 401st and 416th 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 Frisco is not a municipal court case. It goes to the Collin County courts at the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building, 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney 75071. The Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office, at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Frisco sits in both Collin and Denton counties. Which county court hears a DWI or other Class A or B case depends on where in Frisco the arrest happened, so check the county on your paperwork.
What happens after an arrest in Frisco?
After an arrest, a magistrate sets bond and conditions. Because the courts and the DA's office share the Bloomdale Road complex, most hearings for a Collin County case happen at the same address.
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 Collin County DWI page for local DWI details.
Protective orders in Frisco cases
A protective order from a Frisco incident is usually filed in Collin County, but Family Code 82.003 also allows the county where either person lives. The hearing is generally within 14 days. Read the Collin 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 Frisco?
No. Our office is at 325 N St. Paul Street in downtown Dallas. We handle cases from Frisco and the rest of Collin County.
Is a DWI in Frisco handled by the municipal court?
No. The Frisco Municipal Court hears fine-only Class C cases. A DWI is at least a Class B misdemeanor, so it goes to the Collin County courts.
Where is the Frisco municipal court?
Frisco Municipal Court, 8450 Moore St., Frisco 75034.
Where is a protective order from Frisco 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 Collin 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.