Criminal Defense Attorney in Tarrant County

Tarrant County is the third-most populous county in Texas and the 15th-most populous county in the United States. Home to over 2.1 million residents, Tarrant County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States and home to a diverse and vibrant economy and culture. Despite its size and population density, Tarrant County has a lower-than-average crime rate – approximately 29.91 per 1,000 residents.

The Law Offices of David Sloane has defended thousands of people accused of committing criminal offenses in Tarrant County. The most common crimes prosecuted by the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office are driving while intoxicated (DWI), drug possession, theft, assault, and burglary. Our Tarrant County criminal defense lawyers at the Law Offices of David Sloane have the experience necessary to analyze a case and determine an effective defense strategy to pursue our clients' goals.

Have you been accused of committing a crime? Our experienced Tarrant County criminal defense lawyers at The Law Offices of David Sloane are ready to help. Contact us at (817) 349-7118 today to schedule a free consultation.

What Cities are in Tarrant County?

Tarrant County is comprised of 41 incorporated cities, towns, and municipalities, including: 

• Arlington
• Azle
• Bedford
• Benbrook
• Blue Mound
• Burleson
• Colleyville
• Crowley
• Dalworthington Gardens
• Edgecliff Village
• Euless
• Everman
• Flower Mound
• Forest Hill
• Fort Worth
• Grand Prairie
• Grapevine
• Haltom City
• Haslet
• Hurst
• Keller
• Kennedale
• Lakeside
• Lake Worth
• Mansfield
• Newark
• North Richland Hills
• Pantego
• Pelican Bay
• Reno
• Richland Hills
• River Oaks
• Saginaw
• Sansom Park
• Southlake
• Trophy Club
• Watauga
• Westlake
• Westover Hills
• Westworth Village
• White Settlement

The Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers with the Law Offices of David Sloane have defended individuals from every Tarrant County Community from criminal prosecution.

Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney

The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, and deterring crime. Phil Sorrels has served as the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney since 2022. The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office has over 300 employees that prosecute the more than 45,000 criminal cases filed in Tarrant County each year. To learn more, visit the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office website.

District Attorney contact information:

Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center

401 W. Belknap

Fort Worth, TX 76196

Phone: (817) 884-1400

Where Will My Case Be Heard in Tarrant County?

If you are accused of committing a criminal offense in Tarrant County, your case will be heard in a Tarrant County Criminal Court at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center in Downtown Fort Worth. Tarrant County has ten felony courts and ten misdemeanor courts. The various Tarrant County judges are well respected throughout Texas for their in-depth legal knowledge and orderly courtrooms.

Tarrant County Criminal Courts include:

• Criminal District Court No. 1 – Judge Elizabeth Beach
• Criminal District Court No. 2 – Judge Wayne Salvant
• Criminal District Court No. 3 – Judge Douglas Allen
• Criminal District Court No. 4 – Judge Andy Porter
• 213^th District Court – Judge Chris Wolfe
• 297^th District Court – Judge David Hagerman
• 371^st District Court – Judge Ryan Hill
• 372^nd District Court – Judge Julie Lugo
• 396^th District Court – Judge George Gallagher
• 432^nd District Court – Judge Ruben Gonzalez
• 485^th District Court – Judge Steven Jumes
• County Criminal Court No. 1 – Judge David Cook
• County Criminal Court No. 2 – Judge Carey Walker
• County Criminal Court No. 3 – Judge Bob McCoy
• County Criminal Court No. 4 – Judge Deborah Nekhom
• County Criminal Court No. 5 – Judge Bradley Clark
• County Criminal Court No. 6 – Judge Randi Hartin
• County Criminal Court No. 7 – Judge Eric Starnes 
• County Criminal Court No. 8 – Judge Charles Vanover
• County Criminal Court No. 9 – Judge Brian Bolton
• County Criminal Court No. 10 – Judge Trent Loftin

Visit the Tarrant County Criminal Courts website to learn more about Tarrant County Criminal Courts at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center.

Texas Second Court of Appeals

The Texas Second Court of Appeals is also located at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center in Tarrant County. The Second Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over appeals from criminal courts in Archer, Clay, Cooke, Denton, Hood, Jack, Montague, Parker, Tarantino, Wichita, Wise, and Young County. To learn more about the Second Court of Appeals, visit the Second Court of Appeals website.

Texas Second Court of Appeals contact information:

Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center

401 W. Belknap, Suite 9000

Fort Worth, TX 76196

Phone: (817) 884-1900

Tarrant County Clerk & District Clerk

The Tarrant County Clerk is M. Louise Nicholson, and the Tarrant County District Clerk is Thomas A. Wilder. The Tarrant County Clerks' offices maintain records for the Tarrant County Criminal Courts. To search public records, request a copy of records, make payments, and more, visit the Tarrant County Clerk website or Tarrant County District Clerk website.

Tarrant County Clerk's Office contact information:

100 W. Weatherford

Fort Worth, TX 76196

Phone: (817) 884-1195

Tarrant County District Clerk's Office contact information:

100 N. Calhoun Street

Fort Worth, TX 76196

Phone: (817) 884-1574

Tarrant County Law Enforcement

Sheriff: Bill E. Waybourn

200 Taylor Street, 7th Floor

Fort Worth, TX 76196

Phone: 817-884-1213

The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for protecting and serving the Tarrant County community. Bill E. Waybourn, elected in 2017, serves as the Tarrant County Sheriff. Tarrant County Sheriff deputies serve the community through a variety of roles, such as: detention officer at the Tarrant County Corrections Center, Lon Evans Jail, or Green Bay Jail; bailiffs for the Tarrant County Criminal Courts at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center; and deputy sheriffs patrolling throughout Tarrant County. To learn more, visit the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office website

How Many Police Departments Are There in Tarrant County?

There are 71 police departments in Tarrant County located throughout the 41 incorporated cities, towns, and municipalities. The primary goal of each police department in Tarrant County is to protect and serve their respective communities, and to enforce the laws of Texas. The Fort Worth Police Department is the primary police department in Tarrant County. The Fort Worth Police Department is responsible for the safety of the Fort Worth community, the largest community in Tarrant County. To make a report online, access accident reports, and more, visit the Fort Worth Police Department website.

Tarrant County Constable

Tarrant County Constables are officers of the courts who provide fair and impartial notification to citizens of court actions that may involve them. Tarrant County has eight constables, one for each precinct. To learn more information about the Constables in the eight precincts of Tarrant County, visit the Tarrant County Constables website.

Contact Our Criminal Defense Lawyer in Tarrant County Today

The Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers with the Law Offices of David Sloane have represented hundreds of people accused of a criminal offense in Tarrant County. Contact the dedicated criminal defense attorneys and schedule a FREE consultation to determine how they can help you! 

Contact the Law Offices of David Sloane today to schedule a FREE Consultation with our Criminal Defense Team in Tarrant County.