Houston Texas DWI Lawyers, Court, & Law Enforcement Information

 

If you have been charged with a DUI/DWI within Houston and Harris County, you will have signed a notice given to you by the police officer who arrested you, promising that you will appear in court on a given date and time – normally 1 to 3 weeks after your arrest date. Below is directory of Houstonand Harris County Criminal Court Judges, clerk contact information, and sheriff’s department.

 

Houstonand Harris County

 

The Harris County Criminal Courts at Law have exclusive original jurisdiction of misdemeanors where the fine allowed exceeds $500 or confinement in the county jail does not exceed one year, so this includes the vast majority of DUI/DWI cases.

 

There are fifteen (15) Harris County Criminal Courts at Law:

 

Court 1

Judge:Paula Goodhart
Court Clerk:Liz Medina
Phone:(713) 755-6180
 

Court 2

Judge: Bill Harmon
Court Clerk: Billie Brown
Phone: (713) 755-6184
 

Court 3

Judge: Natalie C. Fleming
Court Clerk: Argentina Vazquez
Phone: (713) 755-6188
 

Court 4

Judge: John Clinton
Court Clerk: Leticia Manning
Phone: (713) 755-6192
 

Court 5

Judge: Margaret Harris
Court Clerk: Michelle LeSuer
Phone: (713) 755-6196
 

Court 6

Judge: Larry Standley
Court Clerk: Elkin Nunez
Phone: (713) 755-6200
 

Court 7

Judge: Pam Derbyshire
Court Clerk: Lawanda Smith
Phone: (713) 755-6204
 

Court 8

Judge: Jay Karahan
Court Clerk: Sondra Gilliard
Phone: (713) 755-6208
 

Court 9

Judge: Analia Wilkerson
Court Clerk: Angela Jerez
Phone: (713) 755-6212
 

Court 10

Judge: Sherman Ross
Court Clerk: Dana Fernandez
Phone: (713) 755-6216
 

Court 11

Judge: Diane Bull
Court Clerk: Stephen Hailey
Phone: (713) 755-7780
 

Court 12

Judge: Robin Brown
Court Clerk: Janet Garcia
Phone: (713) 755-7738
 

Court 13

Judge: Don Smyth
Court Clerk: Dodie Sheffield
Phone: (713) 755-7950
 

Court 14

Judge: Mike Fields
Court Clerk: Ronica Steen
Phone: (713) 755-5683
 

Court 15

Judge: Jean Hughes
Court Clerk: Linda Martinez
Phone: (713) 755-4760
 

Location

1201 Franklin
7th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
 

Websites: http://www.ccl.hctx.net/

http://www.ccl.hctx.net/criminal/default.htm

 

Harris County Sheriff Department

Adrian Garcia, Sheriff
2223 West Loop South
Suite 400
Houston, TX 77027
Phone - 713-221-6000
Website: http://www.hcso.hctx.net/
 

Legal Representation

 

Attending court for the first time can be an extremely daunting experience. It is in your best interest to hire a qualified DUI/DWI attorney who will act as your guide through the process, and make sure that your rights are being protected. If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, it may be that you do not even have to attend court yourself, rather your attorney can appear on your behalf.

 

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