League City sits along I-45 between Houston and Galveston, and it is one of the largest cities in Galveston County. That means a steady stream of DWI stops, family violence calls, shoplifting cases and drug arrests. If you or someone you love was arrested in League City, the case will almost always end up in the Galveston County courts, a few minutes from our office at 622 22nd Street in Galveston.
- Misdemeanor courtGalveston County Courts at Law No. 1, 2 and 3, Galveston County Justice Center, 600 59th Street, Galveston
- Felony court10th, 56th, 122nd, 212th and 405th District Courts, Galveston County Justice Center
- County jailGalveston County Jail, 5700 Ball Street, Galveston · (409) 766-2315
- Class C ticketsLeague City Municipal Court
How a League City arrest becomes a Galveston County case
League City arrests are usually made by the League City Police Department, the Galveston County Sheriff's Office, or Texas Department of Public Safety troopers. Whoever makes the arrest, the case is not decided by the officer. The officer writes a report, and the Galveston County District Attorney's Office decides what to file. As former prosecutors, Brian Foley and Luis Baez know that the charge on the arrest paperwork is a starting point, not the final word.
After booking, the person sees a magistrate, who sets bond and any bond conditions. In family violence cases the magistrate may also sign an emergency protective order. Misdemeanor cases are then assigned to one of the County Courts at Law, and felony cases go to a district court after indictment.
A note on the county line
Most of League City is in Galveston County, but a small part of the city lies in Harris County. Where the arrest happened decides which county files the case. If your paperwork lists Harris County, the case will be heard in the Harris County courts instead of the Galveston County Justice Center.
Charges we defend for people arrested in League City
- DWI, including breath test and blood test cases, and the 15-day license hearing
- Assault and Assault Family Member
- Drug charges, including marijuana, Penalty Group 1 and Penalty Group 2 / THC vape cases
- Theft and shoplifting
- Public intoxication
- Expunctions and nondisclosures once a case is resolved
What to do right now
Be polite, say as little as possible, and do not try to explain your way out of it. Statements made at the scene, in the patrol car and on recorded jail calls are routinely used later. If you are not sure what happens next, start with our guide: Arrested in Galveston County — What Happens Next.
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