Denton County

Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Denton County covers a wide area from Denton and the University of North Texas down through Lewisville and Flower Mound. The county has grown quickly, and the criminal court system reflects both a large-college-town culture and a suburban commuter population.

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The courts in Denton County

  • Denton County Courts Building (1450 E. McKinney St, Denton) - felony and misdemeanor courts
  • Municipal courts in Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, and The Colony

Bond in Denton County is set at the Denton County Jail after magistration. Personal recognizance bonds are more available here than in some surrounding counties.

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How Denton County handles cases

  • Denton County has a specific DWI court and drug court that focus on treatment-based outcomes for qualifying cases.
  • The DA's office runs a First Offender Program for eligible misdemeanor cases that ends in dismissal.
  • The University of North Texas (UNT) and Texas Woman's University generate a steady volume of student cases, and outcomes for students are often better with quick counsel.
  • Denton County judges are generally receptive to well-prepared pretrial motions.

Practice areas in Denton County

Charges we defend across Denton County.

Communities served

Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, The Colony, Little Elm, Highland Village.