Kaufman County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal defense in the Kaufman County courts, from our office in downtown Dallas.
In short: Kaufman County criminal cases are heard at the Kaufman County Justice Center, 1902 E. US Hwy 175, Kaufman 75142. Misdemeanors are heard in the Kaufman County Courts at Law. Felonies are heard in the 86th, 422nd and 489th District Courts. The Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney's Office, on the second floor of the Justice Center, 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 Kaufman County courts in Kaufman.
Where are Kaufman County criminal cases heard?
Misdemeanors are heard in the Kaufman County Courts at Law. Felonies are heard in the 86th, 422nd and 489th District Courts. Address: Kaufman County Justice Center, 1902 E. US Hwy 175, Kaufman 75142.
Who prosecutes cases in Kaufman County?
The Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney's Office, on the second floor of the Justice Center, prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
What should I know about Kaufman County?
Whether an arrest happens in Forney, Terrell or Kaufman, county-level criminal cases are heard at the Justice Center in Kaufman.
What charges do we handle in Kaufman County?
Which cities do we serve in Kaufman County?
Kaufman, Forney, Terrell, Crandall, Kemp, and the rest of Kaufman County. Major roads in the county include US-80, US-175, I-20 and SH-34.
Where are people booked after an arrest in Kaufman County?
Most people arrested in Kaufman County are taken to the Kaufman County Jail, 1900 E. US Hwy 175, Kaufman, next to the Justice Center. A magistrate must give the required warnings and address bail within 48 hours (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.17).
How do we handle Kaufman County cases from Dallas?
We have no office in Kaufman County; the attorney appears in the Kaufman County courts as needed. For a general picture of the next steps, see our Dallas County guides to arraignment and missing court.
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 Kaufman 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 Kaufman County courts.
Where is the Kaufman County criminal courthouse?
Kaufman County Justice Center, 1902 E. US Hwy 175, Kaufman 75142.
Who prosecutes misdemeanors in Kaufman County?
The Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney's Office, on the second floor of the Justice Center, prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Where is the Kaufman County jail?
People arrested in Kaufman County are usually booked at the Kaufman County Jail, 1900 E. US Hwy 175, Kaufman, next to the Justice Center.
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.