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Criminal and DWI cases in Galveston County are heard in the courts below, all located in the Galveston County Justice Center at 600 59th Street, Galveston, TX 77551. Misdemeanors such as first-offense DWI, possession of marijuana, assault, and theft are filed in the County Courts at Law; felonies are heard in the district courts after indictment. Our office at 622 22nd Street is a few minutes away.

Misdemeanor Courts — County Courts at Law

Felony Courts — District Courts

Municipal and Justice Courts

  • Galveston Municipal Court — Class C tickets and city ordinance violations, in the building next to the Justice Center
  • Galveston County Justice of the Peace Courts — Class C misdemeanors and appeals to the County Courts at Law

Other Offices in the Justice Center

  • Galveston County District Attorney — prosecutes all misdemeanor and felony cases in the courts above
  • District Clerk (felony records) — (409) 770-5230
  • County Clerk (misdemeanor records) — (409) 770-6044
  • Galveston County Jail — see our guide to finding someone in the Galveston County Jail

If you have a court date in any Galveston County court, call or text (409) 877-4909 for a free consultation before you appear.

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