Which courts handle cases in Dallas County?
Criminal — Frank Crowley Courts Building
133 N. Riverfront Blvd, Dallas. Felony and misdemeanor cases and criminal dockets. If you've been arrested in Texas, this is likely where a Dallas-area case proceeds.
Civil & family — George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building
600 Commerce St, Dallas. Civil disputes, personal injury suits, and family matters. Federal civil matters are at the Earle Cabell Federal Building.
Bankruptcy — U.S. Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Tex. (Dallas Division)
1100 Commerce St (Earle Cabell Federal Building). Consumer Chapter 7 and 13 filings for Dallas-area residents. See bankruptcy.
Immigration
Immigration matters are federal and heard at the Dallas Immigration Court, separate from the county system.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where are criminal cases heard in Dallas County?
- At the Frank Crowley Courts Building, 133 N. Riverfront Blvd, Dallas — for both felonies and misdemeanors.
- Where is a Dallas bankruptcy filed?
- In the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, at the Earle Cabell Federal Building, 1100 Commerce St.