Tarrant County DWI Lawyer (Fort Worth)
DWI defense in the Tarrant 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 Tarrant County Criminal Courts. Felonies are heard in the Tarrant County Criminal 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 Tarrant County courts in Fort Worth.
Where will my Tarrant County DWI case be 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 DWI cases in Tarrant County?
The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
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.
Are DWI penalties different in Tarrant 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 Tarrant County do you cover?
We handle DWI cases from Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Grapevine, Euless, Bedford, Hurst, North Richland Hills, Keller, Southlake, and the rest of the county, including stops on I-35W, I-30, I-20, I-820 and SH-121. Wherever the stop happened, the case is filed in the Tarrant County courts.
Where are people booked after a Tarrant County DWI arrest?
Most DWI arrests in Tarrant County are 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). 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 Tarrant County arrest?
The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) hears it, not the county court. For Tarrant County, SOAH's primary contact for driver's license hearings is the SOAH Fort Worth office, 6777 Camp Bowie Blvd., Suite 400, Fort Worth 76116. Request it within 15 days (Transportation Code 524.031).
Is there a DWI court or program in Tarrant County?
The Office of Court Administration's specialty court registry (October 1, 2026) lists the Tarrant County misdemeanor DWI court. Entry comes after a plea, so the decision to apply should be made only after the evidence has been reviewed.
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 Tarrant County DWI court date?
Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth. Check your bond paperwork for the court number.
Who prosecutes a misdemeanor DWI in Tarrant County?
The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Do you have an office in Fort Worth?
No. Our only office is in downtown Dallas. We handle DWI cases in the Tarrant 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.