Due to ongoing repairs, only select departments are open at the Dallas County Records Building today. If you need in-person assistance, please call to confirm operational status before traveling to the building. We encourage you to visit our website for the latest information and daily operations.
In observance of Labor Day, Dallas County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Dallas County is under a Burn Ban starting July 27, 2026, in effect for 90 days.
DALLAS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 22.02 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $29.08.

County Court at Law No. 1

Hon. D'Metria Benson, Presiding

George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building – 600 Commerce Street, 5th Floor West Tower, Dallas, TX 75202
Court Clerks: (214) 653-7556

judge benson

Court Staff:
Court Coordinator:  Seth Little - (214) 653-6581
Court Reporter:  Alejandra Ortiz - (214) 653-7496

Mailing Address:
County Court at Law No. 1
George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building
600 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202

Court Location:
George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building
600 Commerce Street
5th Floor New Tower
Dallas, TX 75202
Directions
Parking Map

Mediator & Ad Litem Appointments: Individuals who wish to apply to be included on the
Dallas County Court at Law No. 1’s mediator or ad litem wheel should contact the Court Coordinator.

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