Felony defense in Parker County

This page covers felony cases in Parker County: where they are heard, who prosecutes them and the local programs the county and its prosecutors run. Our office is in downtown Dallas at 325 N St. Paul Street; we handle cases in the Parker County courts. For Texas-wide law, see our felony charges guide, and for other charges see the Parker County criminal defense page.

Which courts hear felony cases in Parker County?

The Parker County District Attorney says its felony cases are prosecuted in the 43rd and 415th District Courts in Weatherford. Class A and B misdemeanors go to the County Courts at Law and are prosecuted by a different office, the County Attorney.

Who prosecutes felonies in Parker County?

The Parker County District Attorney's Office, on the second floor at 117 Fort Worth Hwy, Weatherford 76086, represents the State in felony cases and in juvenile cases that would carry jail or prison time for an adult. It also works with police on search and arrest warrants. If your case is reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor, it can move to the County Attorney's office.

What happens after a felony arrest in Parker County?

After a felony arrest in Parker County, booking is usually at the Parker County Jail, 612 Jameson St., Weatherford. A magistrate gives the warnings and sets bond, and most felonies then need a grand jury indictment before trial in the 43rd or 415th District Court.

What diversion and specialty programs does Parker County have?

The District Attorney also brings asset forfeiture lawsuits under Code of Criminal Procedure chapter 59, which seek to take money or property said to be used in or gained from crime. A forfeiture case is civil and runs separately from the criminal charge, with its own deadlines, so if cash or a vehicle was seized at your arrest, raise it early. We did not find a published felony pretrial diversion program on the county's website, so options are generally negotiated case by case with the DA's office.

How does a felony move through a Texas court?

After arrest, a person must be brought before a magistrate without unnecessary delay and no later than 48 hours (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.17). The magistrate gives the legal warnings and sets bond using the factors in article 17.15. A felony case then generally needs a grand jury indictment before it goes forward in a district court. Texas felonies run from state jail felonies to first-degree and capital felonies, and the punishment range depends on the level and any prior convictions.

Many felony cases end with community supervision (probation) under Code of Criminal Procedure chapter 42A, either as regular probation after a conviction or as deferred adjudication, which can avoid a conviction if completed. Whether a program, a reduction or a trial is the better path depends on the evidence, which is why early review of the police reports, video and lab results matters.

What are the Texas felony punishment ranges?

What should I do now?

• Note your court number and every setting, and keep your bond paperwork.
• Do not discuss the facts with anyone except your lawyer, including on jail phones, which are recorded.
• Collect records that show who you are: work, school, treatment and family responsibilities.
• Ask early about diversion deadlines, since some run from the first appearance or indictment.

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