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116th Civil District Court

Hon. Tonya Parker, Presiding

George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building – 600 Commerce Street, 6th Floor New Tower, Dallas, TX 75202
Court Phone: (214) 653-6015
E-mail: stownsend@dallascourts.org

Court Staff:
Court Coordinator: Shirl Townsend - (214) 653-6015
Court Reporter: Lanetta Williams - (214) 653-7159
Chief Clerk: Rosa Delacerda - (214) 653-7446
Bailiff: John Robinson - (214) 653-6015

Mailing Address:
116th District Court
George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building
600 Commerce Street
Box 640
Dallas, TX 75202

Court Location:
George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building
600 Commerce Street
6th Floor New Tower
Dallas, TX 75202

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