Navarro County DWI Lawyer (Corsicana)

Our office is in downtown Dallas at 325 N St. Paul Street. We handle cases in the Navarro County courts in Corsicana.

Where will my Navarro County DWI case be heard?

Class A and B misdemeanors are heard in the Navarro County Court at Law (Courthouse, Suite 103), which also has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court over some felony matters, such as arraignments and guilty pleas, under Government Code 25.1772. Felonies are heard in the 13th District Court. Address: Navarro County Courthouse, 300 W. 3rd Ave., Corsicana 75110.

Who prosecutes DWI cases in Navarro County?

The Navarro County Criminal District Attorney's Office (Courthouse, Suite 301) represents the State in criminal cases in both the district and county-level courts (Government Code 44.275).

Because one office prosecutes both misdemeanors and felonies in Navarro County, the same prosecutor's office handles a case even if a misdemeanor is later enhanced to a felony.

Can a first DWI be a felony?

Yes. A standard DWI under Penal Code 49.04 is generally a Class B misdemeanor; a qualifying alcohol test result of 0.15 or more makes it Class A. But DWI with a passenger younger than 15 is a state jail felony under 49.045. Section 49.04(e) also makes DWI in a school crossing zone a state jail felony when the reduced speed limit applies. Qualifying prior convictions can increase the offense level under 49.09. Check the actual charging document before assuming a first or second arrest is a misdemeanor.

When must I request an ALR hearing?

The criminal case and driver-license case are separate. Texas DPS explains the notice deadlines: 15 days after a notice is served, or 20 days after DPS mails a suspension notice following blood-test results. Keep the notice and envelope and act promptly; do not calculate the deadline from the court date.

Are DWI penalties different in Navarro County?

State law sets the penalties, so they do not change by county. Our Texas DWI defense page has the penalty table, license rules and defenses; see also first DWI and ALR hearings.

Which parts of Navarro County do you cover?

We handle DWI cases from Corsicana, Kerens, Rice, Frost, Blooming Grove, and the rest of the county, including stops on I-45, US-287 and SH-31. Use the county and court listed on your charging and bond papers to confirm where the case is filed; city names and roads may cross county lines.

Where are people booked after a Navarro County DWI arrest?

Most DWI arrests in Navarro County are booked at the Navarro County Jail in Corsicana. The arrested person must be brought before a magistrate without unnecessary delay and no later than 48 hours after arrest (Code of Criminal Procedure 15.17). The magistrate explains the rights and addresses bail if allowed by law. This appearance deadline does not guarantee release within 48 hours.

Where is the ALR license hearing for a Navarro County arrest?

The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) hears it, not the county court. For Navarro County, SOAH's primary contact for driver's license hearings is the SOAH Fort Worth office, 6777 Camp Bowie Blvd., Suite 400, Fort Worth 76116. Use the deadline on your notice: generally 15 days after service, or 20 days after DPS mails a suspension notice following blood-test results.

Is there a DWI court or program in Navarro County?

The Office of Court Administration's specialty court registry (October 1, 2026) lists no DWI-specific court for Navarro County, so outcomes there turn on the evidence and on negotiation.

How do I get started?

Criminal defense consultations are free. Call (214) 239-2013 or start a chat.

Last updated October 2026