Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal defense in the Collin County courts, from our office in downtown Dallas.
In short: Collin County criminal cases are heard at the Russell A. Steindam Courts Building, 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney 75071. Class A and B misdemeanors, including most DWIs, are heard in the Collin County Courts at Law. Felonies are heard in the district courts, including the 199th, 219th, 296th, 366th, 380th, 401st and 416th District Courts. The Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office, at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies. Our office is in downtown Dallas; we handle cases in these courts.
Our office is in downtown Dallas at 325 N St. Paul Street. We handle cases in the Collin County courts in McKinney.
Where are Collin County criminal cases heard?
Class A and B misdemeanors, including most DWIs, are heard in the Collin County Courts at Law. Felonies are heard in the district courts, including the 199th, 219th, 296th, 366th, 380th, 401st and 416th District Courts. Address: Russell A. Steindam Courts Building, 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney 75071.
Who prosecutes cases in Collin County?
The Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office, at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
What should I know about Collin County?
Because the courts and the DA's office share the Bloomdale Road complex, most hearings for a Collin County case happen at the same address.
What charges do we handle in Collin County?
Which cities do we serve in Collin County?
McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Wylie, Prosper, Celina, Murphy, and the rest of Collin County. Major roads in the county include US-75, SH-121, the Dallas North Tollway, US-380 and the President George Bush Turnpike.
Where are people booked after an arrest in Collin County?
Most people arrested in Collin County are taken to the Collin County Detention Facility, 4300 Community Ave., McKinney. The person must be brought before a magistrate without unnecessary delay and no later than 48 hours after arrest. The magistrate gives the required warnings and addresses bail if allowed by law (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.17); release is not automatic.
How do we handle Collin County cases from Dallas?
We have no office in Collin County; the attorney appears in the Collin County courts as needed. For a general picture of the next steps, see our Dallas County guides to arraignment and missing court.
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How do I get started?
Criminal defense consultations are free. Call (214) 239-2013 or start a chat.
City municipal courts in Collin County
Municipal courts handle ordinance violations and fine-only criminal offenses, including some Class C assault cases. Class A and B misdemeanors and felonies go to the appropriate county or district court. Some cities cross county lines; confirm the county and court listed on your case documents.
| City | Municipal court | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Allen | Allen Municipal Court | 301 Century Pkwy., Allen 75013 |
| Frisco | Frisco Municipal Court | 8450 Moore St., Frisco 75034 |
| McKinney | McKinney Municipal Court | 130 S. Chestnut St., McKinney 75069 |
| Plano | Plano Municipal Court (Raymond Robinson Justice Center) | 900 E. 15th St., Plano 75074 |
| Prosper | Prosper Municipal Court | 250 W. First St., Prosper 75078 |
| Wylie | Wylie Municipal Court (Public Safety Building) | 2000 N. Highway 78, Wylie 75098 |
Last updated October 2026
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Common questions
Do you have an office in Collin County?
No. Our only office is in downtown Dallas at 325 N St. Paul Street, Suite 3129, Dallas, TX 75201. We handle cases in the Collin County courts.
Where is the Collin County criminal courthouse?
Russell A. Steindam Courts Building, 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney 75071.
Who prosecutes misdemeanors in Collin County?
The Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office, at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
Where is the Collin County jail?
People arrested in Collin County are usually booked at the Collin County Detention Facility, 4300 Community Ave., McKinney.
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