Attorney Information

Attorney Letter of Representation & Bonds:

Letters of representation and bonds are accepted by mail and in-person at the Court only. Phone, Email, fax, or live chat or not options to file paperwork.


At 4:00 p.m., the front windows stop taking all attorney paperwork.


If you have hired an attorney to represent your case(s), the Court will communicate all matters through the attorney. Contact the attorney's office for advisement or status of your citation(s).


All letters of representation WITHIN the 21 days or already set for a current court date must include:

  • Law office name, address, and telephone number;
  • Copy of bar card;
  • Signed by the attorney and not legal assistant;
  • Name, address, and phone number of the person you are representing;
  • Citation number for each case you are representing (up to 10 cases);
  • A new letter of representation for each defendant.

All letters of representation AFTER the 21 days or missed court date must include:

  • All the above information;
  • Bond(s) (for each case);
  • Must be signed by the defendant;
  • Must have witness information;
  • Name, address, and phone number of the person you are representing;
  • A new letter of representation and bond for each defendant.

Request by Mail or In-Person at:

Dallas Municipal Court   

2014 Main St.  Dallas, TX 75201

For hours of operation


The Court uses the postmark date on the letter (stamped by the postal service) as the received date.  Mailing certified is recommended but is not required.


Attorney Surety Bonds:

Attorney Surety bonds accepted from approved attorneys. **Attorney Surety bond(s) can be processed at the Dallas Marshal's Office 24 hours daily, seven (7) days a week including holidays if the defendant is in jail. **


Surety Bond Barcode Judicial Order


For Surety Bond's enter the Citation number and print the pdf document. Example: (C12-123456-12)

Surety Bond's Paperwork 


(NOTE: At this time, you MUST use Internet Explorer to enter and print the pdf bond form.)

You must have Adobe Reader. Get Adobe Reader for Windows / Get Adobe Reader for other systems


To review citation(s), status, or balances. Example: (C12123456 Do not enter the dash) (Warrants will appear in red)

 

Attorney Motions:

At 4:00 p.m., the front windows stop taking all attorney paperwork.

You may file a motion, by mail and in-person at the Court with picture identification. You may not file motions by phone, email, fax, or live chat.


A pre-trial hearing will be conducted pursuant to article 28.01 of the C.C.P, and therefore all pre-trial motions must be filed in writing at least seven days before the pre-trial date. You must provide three (3) copies of the paperwork and deliver one to the windows, one to the prosecution office, and one to the judiciary.


All motions will be reviewed and ruled upon by the Judge at your scheduled hearing. 

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