Criminal defense for Duncanville cases
In short: Class C tickets from Duncanville go to the Duncanville Municipal Court at 203 E. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville 75116. Class A and B misdemeanors and felonies go to the appropriate county or district court; confirm the county on your case documents. Protective orders can be filed where either person lives or where the violence allegedly happened, and the hearing is generally within 14 days.
Our office is in downtown Dallas. We do not have an office in Duncanville, but we defend people charged in Duncanville and across Dallas County.
Which court will hear my Duncanville case?
| Type of case | Where it is heard | Who prosecutes |
|---|---|---|
| Class C (fine-only) tickets and city ordinance cases | Duncanville Municipal Court, 203 E. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville 75116 | City prosecutor |
| Class A and B misdemeanors, including most DWIs and family violence assaults | the Dallas County Criminal Courts | County prosecutor (see below) |
| Felonies | the Dallas County Criminal District Courts | County or district prosecutor (see below) |
Municipal courts handle city ordinance violations and fine-only criminal offenses, including some Class C assault cases. Class A and B misdemeanors and felonies are handled by the appropriate county or district court. For conduct in the Dallas County portion of Duncanville, consult the Dallas County court information below. Some cities cross county lines; use the county and court on your citation, bond papers or court notice. The Dallas County District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies.
What happens after an arrest in Duncanville?
Arrests are usually booked at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center, next to the Frank Crowley building, where a magistrate addresses bail if allowed by law. Release is not automatic. The Dallas County District Attorney's Office runs pretrial diversion and specialty court programs, including the DIVERT substance-use court. Eligibility is decided case by case by the DA's office and the court.
For a DWI, check the suspension notice immediately. The ALR hearing deadline is generally 15 days after service, or 20 days after DPS mails a notice following blood-test results. DPS explains these notice deadlines. Read the Dallas County DWI page for local DWI details.
Protective orders in Duncanville cases
A protective order from a Duncanville incident is usually filed in Dallas County, but Family Code 82.003 also allows the county where either person lives. The hearing is generally within 14 days. Read the Dallas County protective order page or our full Texas protective order guide.
How do I get started?
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Last updated October 2026
Common questions
Do you have an office in Duncanville?
No. Our office is at 325 N St. Paul Street in downtown Dallas. We handle cases from Duncanville and the rest of Dallas County.
Is a DWI in Duncanville handled by the municipal court?
No. The Duncanville Municipal Court hears fine-only Class C cases. A DWI is at least a Class B misdemeanor. The correct county or district court depends on the charge and where the alleged offense occurred; check your case documents.
Where is the Duncanville municipal court?
Duncanville Municipal Court, 203 E. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville 75116.
Where is a protective order from Duncanville filed?
In the county where the applicant lives, where the respondent lives, or where the family violence allegedly happened (Family Code 82.003). For most incidents in the city, that is Dallas County.
How soon is the protective order hearing?
Generally within 14 days after the application is filed (Family Code 84.001). A temporary ex parte order can last up to 20 days and be extended.
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