Kaufman County DWI Lawyer
DWI defense in the Kaufman 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 the Kaufman County Courts at Law. Felonies are heard in the 86th, 422nd and 489th 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 Kaufman County courts in Kaufman.
Where will my Kaufman County DWI case be 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 DWI 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.
Whether an arrest happens in Forney, Terrell or Kaufman, county-level criminal cases are heard at the Justice Center in Kaufman.
Are DWI penalties different in Kaufman 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 Kaufman County do you cover?
We handle DWI cases from Kaufman, Forney, Terrell, Crandall, Kemp, and the rest of the county, including stops on US-80, US-175, I-20 and SH-34. Wherever the stop happened, the case is filed in the Kaufman County courts.
Where are people booked after a Kaufman County DWI arrest?
Most DWI arrests in Kaufman County are booked at the Kaufman County Jail, 1900 E. US Hwy 175, Kaufman, next to the Justice Center. 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 Kaufman County arrest?
The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) hears it, not the county court. For Kaufman County, SOAH's primary contact for driver's license hearings is the SOAH Dallas office, 8700 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 126, Dallas 75247. Request it within 15 days (Transportation Code 524.031).
Is there a DWI court or program in Kaufman County?
The Office of Court Administration's specialty court registry (October 1, 2026) lists the Kaufman County DWI Court, an adult treatment court. The court and the program decide who is accepted.
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 Kaufman County DWI court date?
Kaufman County Justice Center, 1902 E. US Hwy 175, Kaufman 75142. Check your bond paperwork for the court number.
Who prosecutes a misdemeanor DWI in Kaufman County?
The Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney's Office, on the second floor of the Justice Center, prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Do you have an office in Kaufman?
No. Our only office is in downtown Dallas. We handle DWI cases in the Kaufman 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.