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Tarrant County Criminal Defense Resources: Helpful Information

This page is intended to provide Tarrant County criminal defense resources. This page is intended to offer an accurate and up-to-date repository of resources to people accused of crimes in Tarrant County, and to their friends and family. This page is provided as an educational public service for the public, and to other criminal defense lawyers who may not frequent Tarrant County as much as we do.

About Tarrant County, Texas and its District Attorney’s Office

The current elected District Attorney of Tarrant County is Phil Sorrells. Sorrells has a long career with Tarrant county, serving as a prosecutor and then as the judge of County Criminal Court No. 10 for 25 years. Some of his policies include support of the police, reform of the Tarrant County bail system, expediency of court processes, and strong management of illegal immigration.​

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The District Attorney’s Office is made up of four divisions: Criminal, Civil, Investigation, and the Chief of Staff. These divisions are all overseen by the District Attorney. According to their website, more than 45,000 cases are filed every year and range from capital murder to misdemeanor theft.

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The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office’s mission encompasses many values. These include strengthening public safety, encouraging rehabilitation for deserving offenders, to promote public trust through transparency in their dealings, and to support and inform the victims of crime and other members of the public.

Key Legal Resources in Tarrant County

Below is a list of essential resources for Tarrant County residents, ranging from case lookups to information about the courthouse and jail.

Case Searches and Legal Information

  • Status of a Tarrant County Case

  • Access judge assignments, court dates, and case dispositions through the official Tarrant County Court Records Search tool.

  • Status of Appeals
    Check for updates on pending appeals in Tarrant County and surrounding areas through the Texas Courts website.

Arrest and Jail Information

Community Service and Pre-Trial Diversion

Courthouse and Clerk’s Office Information

  • Tarrant County Courthouse
    Address: 100 W Weatherford Street Fort Worth, TX 76102
    General Information: 817-884-1111
    Directions and courthouse layout can be found here.​​

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  • Tarrant County Clerk’s Office
    Address: 100 W Weatherford Street Fort Worth, TX 76102
    Phone: 817-884-1195
    Access official records and documents by visiting the Clerk’s Office or checking their website.

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  • Tarrant County Jail
    Address: 100 N Lamar St, Fort Worth, TX 76196
    Phone: (817) 884-3000
    Contact the jail for information about inmates, visitation, or bail.

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  • Tarrant County Jail
    Address: 1815 Cold Springs Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76196
    Phone: (817) 884-3116
    Contact the jail for information about inmates, visitation, or bail.

About the Tarrant County District Attorney

The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases, ensuring justice for victims, and maintaining public safety. The office is located in Fort Worth, alongside the Tarrant County Courthouse. The DA’s Office plays a central role in managing criminal cases, from misdemeanor offenses to felony prosecutions.

For more information, visit the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office.

Classes for Court Accepted in Tarrant County as part of Conditional Dismissals

Our clients are often offered agreements called “conditional dismissals,” wherein they take an easy class online, ranging from 4 to 12 hours, and in exchange: the prosecutor will dismiss their case. Oftentimes it’s a good idea to take such a class online in advance.

Cities and Communities in Dallas County

Tarrant County encompasses a variety of cities and towns, each offering unique characteristics and amenities. 

Below is a list of cities served by Tarrant County’s legal system:​

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Arlington, Azle, Bedford, Benbrook, Blue Mound, Colleyville, Crowley, Dalworthington Gardens, Edgecliff Village, Euless, Everman, Forest Hill, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Haltom City, Haslet, Hurst, Keller, Kennedale, Lake Worth, Lakeside, Mansfield (Tarrant), North Richland Hills, Pantego, Pelican Bay, Richland Hills, River Oaks, Saginaw, Sansom Park, Smithfield, Southlake, Watauga, Westlake, Westover Hills, White Settlement

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These cities benefit from Tarrant County’s resources, including the courthouse, jail, and administrative offices.

Where to hire a criminal defense attorney in Dallas County?

Find out why people in Tarrant County hire us to be their criminal defense lawyers. To schedule a consultation, contact Pantheon Legal Group, PLLC – Fort Worth to hire a team of criminal defense lawyers who will fight for you:
 
Address: 1020 Macon Street Suite 5, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: 817-381-2216

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