Dallas County operates one of the largest and most complex court systems in the United States. 68 District Courts, 14 County Courts at Law, 12 Justice of the Peace precincts, and multiple specialized court divisions. Correct court identification before first service attempt is mandatory — wrong court routing causes rejected returns and delayed hearings.
Handle all civil matters above $200,000, felony criminal matters, all family law (divorce, custody, child support, CPS), and probate matters. Each court has a number and division — return of service must reference the specific court number. Civil, family, and probate District Courts have separate divisions at 1412 Main Street, Dallas.
Handle civil matters between $500 and $200,000, Class A and B misdemeanor criminal matters, and appeals from Justice of the Peace courts. Often the correct filing venue for mid-range commercial disputes, landlord-tenant matters above JP jurisdiction, and collection cases.
Handle all eviction proceedings (forcible detainer), small claims under $20,000, and Class C misdemeanors. Precincts 1-12 each cover specific geographic areas of Dallas County. JP precinct must be confirmed by address before service deployment — wrong precinct causes case rejection.
Correct court identified before deployment. Return formatted for your specific Dallas County court.
Call: (602) 675-8633