Johnson County DWI Lawyer (Cleburne)
DWI defense in the Johnson 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. Adult misdemeanors, including first and second DWI, are heard in County Court at Law No. 1 or No. 2. Felonies are heard in the 18th, 249th and 413th 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 Johnson County courts in Cleburne.
Where will my Johnson County DWI case be heard?
Adult misdemeanors, including first and second DWI, are heard in County Court at Law No. 1 or No. 2. Felonies are heard in the 18th, 249th and 413th District Courts. Address: Guinn Justice Center, 204 S. Buffalo Ave., Cleburne 76033.
Who prosecutes DWI cases in Johnson County?
Johnson County splits prosecution: the Johnson County Attorney prosecutes adult misdemeanors, including misdemeanor DWI, and the District Attorney prosecutes felonies.
The County Attorney and District Attorney split matters. A misdemeanor DWI is negotiated with the County Attorney's office, but if the case is filed as a felony, such as a third DWI or intoxication assault, it moves to the District Attorney and a district court.
Are DWI penalties different in Johnson 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 Johnson County do you cover?
We handle DWI cases from Cleburne, Burleson, Joshua, Alvarado, Keene, and the rest of the county, including stops on I-35W, US-67 and SH-174. Wherever the stop happened, the case is filed in the Johnson County courts.
Where are people booked after a Johnson County DWI arrest?
Most DWI arrests in Johnson County are booked at the Johnson County Jail, 1800 Ridgemar Dr., Cleburne. 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 Johnson County arrest?
The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) hears it, not the county court. For Johnson 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. Request it within 15 days (Transportation Code 524.031).
Is there a DWI court or program in Johnson County?
The Office of Court Administration's specialty court registry (October 1, 2026) lists no DWI-specific court for Johnson County, so outcomes there turn on the evidence and on negotiation.
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 Johnson County DWI court date?
Guinn Justice Center, 204 S. Buffalo Ave., Cleburne 76033. Check your bond paperwork for the court number.
Who prosecutes a misdemeanor DWI in Johnson County?
Johnson County splits prosecution: the Johnson County Attorney prosecutes adult misdemeanors, including misdemeanor DWI, and the District Attorney prosecutes felonies.
Do you have an office in Cleburne?
No. Our only office is in downtown Dallas. We handle DWI cases in the Johnson 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.