Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal defense in the Tarrant County courts, from our office in downtown Dallas.
In short: Tarrant County criminal cases are heard at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth. Misdemeanors are heard in the Tarrant County Criminal Courts. Felonies are heard in the Tarrant County Criminal District Courts. The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office 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 Tarrant County courts in Fort Worth.
Where are Tarrant County criminal cases heard?
Misdemeanors are heard in the Tarrant County Criminal Courts. Felonies are heard in the Tarrant County Criminal District Courts. Address: Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth.
Who prosecutes cases in Tarrant County?
The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
What should I know about Tarrant County?
Tarrant County operates a post-plea Misdemeanor DWI Court program through County Criminal Court No. 4. It is a treatment-focused program for eligible people after a plea, not a dismissal program.
What charges do we handle in Tarrant County?
Which cities do we serve in Tarrant County?
Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Grapevine, Euless, Bedford, Hurst, North Richland Hills, Keller, Southlake, and the rest of Tarrant County. Major roads in the county include I-35W, I-30, I-20, I-820 and SH-121.
Where are people booked after an arrest in Tarrant County?
Most people arrested in Tarrant County are taken to the Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N. Lamar St., Fort Worth (the county also operates other jail facilities, including the Lon Evans Corrections Center and the Green Bay facility). A magistrate must give the required warnings and address bail within 48 hours (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.17).
How do we handle Tarrant County cases from Dallas?
We have no office in Tarrant County; the attorney appears in the Tarrant County courts as needed. For a general picture of the next steps, see our Dallas County guides to arraignment and missing court.
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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 Tarrant 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 Tarrant County courts.
Where is the Tarrant County criminal courthouse?
Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth.
Who prosecutes misdemeanors in Tarrant County?
The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Where is the Tarrant County jail?
People arrested in Tarrant County are usually booked at the Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N. Lamar St., Fort Worth (the county also operates other jail facilities, including the Lon Evans Corrections Center and the Green Bay facility).
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.