Rockwall County DWI Lawyer
DWI defense in the Rockwall 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. Misdemeanor cases, including first and second DWI, are heard in County Court at Law No. 1 (Suite 310) or No. 2 (Suite 404). Felonies, including felony DWI, are heard in the Rockwall County district courts, including the 382nd and 439th 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 Rockwall County courts in Rockwall.
Where will my Rockwall County DWI case be heard?
Misdemeanor cases, including first and second DWI, are heard in County Court at Law No. 1 (Suite 310) or No. 2 (Suite 404). Felonies, including felony DWI, are heard in the Rockwall County district courts, including the 382nd and 439th District Courts. Address: Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Ln., Rockwall 75087.
Who prosecutes DWI cases in Rockwall County?
The Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney's Office (Suite 201 of the courthouse) prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Rockwall is a compact county with a single courthouse for both county and district courts, east of our Dallas office along I-30.
Are DWI penalties different in Rockwall 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 Rockwall County do you cover?
We handle DWI cases from Rockwall, Royse City, Heath, Fate, and the rest of the county, including stops on I-30 and SH-205. Wherever the stop happened, the case is filed in the Rockwall County courts.
Where are people booked after a Rockwall County DWI arrest?
Most DWI arrests in Rockwall County are booked at the Rockwall County Jail, 950 T.L. Townsend Dr., Rockwall. 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 Rockwall County arrest?
The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) hears it, not the county court. For Rockwall 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 Rockwall County?
The Office of Court Administration's specialty court registry (October 1, 2026) lists no DWI-specific court for Rockwall 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 Rockwall County DWI court date?
Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Ln., Rockwall 75087. Check your bond paperwork for the court number.
Who prosecutes a misdemeanor DWI in Rockwall County?
The Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney's Office (Suite 201 of the courthouse) prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Do you have an office in Rockwall?
No. Our only office is in downtown Dallas. We handle DWI cases in the Rockwall 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.