Grayson County

Denison Criminal Defense Lawyer

Denison sits on the edge of Lake Texoma, where boating while intoxicated, public intoxication, and DWI cases rise every summer. Denison arrests are prosecuted in Grayson County and heard at the courthouse in Sherman.

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The courts in Denison

  • Grayson County Justice Center (200 S. Crockett St, Sherman) - district and county courts
  • Denison Municipal Court (108 W. Main St) - Class C misdemeanors

Bond is set at magistration at the Grayson County Jail in Sherman. Bondsmen operate near the jail, and bond amounts tend to follow a local schedule by offense level.

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How Grayson County handles cases

  • Cases from Denison are prosecuted by the Grayson County Criminal District Attorney's Office in Sherman.
  • Grayson County is a smaller, close-knit court system. Judges and prosecutors know the local defense bar, and preparation and credibility carry weight.
  • US 75 is one of the most heavily patrolled corridors in North Texas, so DWI and drug possession stops on the highway make up a large share of cases.
  • Deferred adjudication and community supervision are commonly used outcomes for eligible first-time offenses.

Practice areas in Denison

Charges we defend across Grayson County.

Communities served

Downtown Denison, Lake Texoma, Eisenhower State Park area.