Criminal defense for Rockwall cases
In short: Class C tickets from Rockwall go to the Rockwall Municipal Court at 2860 State Highway 66, Rockwall 75087. DWI, family violence, drug and felony cases go to the Rockwall County courts. Protective orders can be filed where either person lives or where the violence allegedly happened, and the hearing is generally within 14 days.
Our office is in downtown Dallas. We do not have an office in Rockwall, but we defend people charged in Rockwall and across Rockwall County.
Which court will hear my Rockwall case?
| Type of case | Where it is heard | Who prosecutes |
|---|---|---|
| Class C (fine-only) tickets and city ordinance cases | Rockwall Municipal Court, 2860 State Highway 66, Rockwall 75087 | City prosecutor |
| Class A and B misdemeanors, including most DWIs and family violence assaults | County Court at Law No. 1 (Suite 310) or No. 2 (Suite 404) | County prosecutor (see below) |
| Felonies | the Rockwall County district courts, including the 382nd and 439th District Courts | County or district prosecutor (see below) |
The municipal court only hears offenses punishable by fine only. A DWI, assault, drug possession or protective order violation from Rockwall is not a municipal court case. It goes to the Rockwall County courts at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Ln., Rockwall 75087. The Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney's Office (Suite 201 of the courthouse) prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
What happens after an arrest in Rockwall?
After an arrest, a magistrate sets bond and conditions. Rockwall is a compact county with a single courthouse for both county and district courts, east of our Dallas office along I-30.
For a DWI, the 15-day deadline to request an ALR hearing starts when you get the notice, no matter which city made the arrest. Read the Rockwall County DWI page for local DWI details.
Protective orders in Rockwall cases
A protective order from a Rockwall incident is usually filed in Rockwall County, but Family Code 82.003 also allows the county where either person lives. The hearing is generally within 14 days. Read the Rockwall County protective order page or our full Texas protective order guide.
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. Phones are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
Last updated October 2026
Common questions
Do you have an office in Rockwall?
No. Our office is at 325 N St. Paul Street in downtown Dallas. We handle cases from Rockwall and the rest of Rockwall County.
Is a DWI in Rockwall handled by the municipal court?
No. The Rockwall Municipal Court hears fine-only Class C cases. A DWI is at least a Class B misdemeanor, so it goes to the Rockwall County courts.
Where is the Rockwall municipal court?
Rockwall Municipal Court, 2860 State Highway 66, Rockwall 75087.
Where is a protective order from Rockwall filed?
In the county where the applicant lives, where the respondent lives, or where the family violence allegedly happened (Family Code 82.003). For most incidents in the city, that is Rockwall County.
How soon is the protective order hearing?
Generally within 14 days after the application is filed (Family Code 84.001). A temporary ex parte order can last up to 20 days and be extended.
Do not wait for your court date to get help. Call (214) 239-2013.
Phones 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.