Select departments are open at the Dallas County Records Building today, Monday, August 31st, due to ongoing repairs. 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.
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.

302nd District Court

Hon. Sandra Jackson, Presiding

George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building – 600 Commerce Street, 4th Floor West Tower, Dallas, TX 75202
Court Clerks: (214) 653-7375

Court Staff:
Associate Judge: Tamika Jones Abendroth - (214) 653-7375 - tamika.abendroth@dallascounty.org
Court Coordinator: Theresa Sims - (214) 653-6189 - theresa.sims@dallascounty.org
Court Reporter: Melva Key - (214) 653-7489 - melva.key@dallascounty.org
Chief Clerk: Brittany Irvin - (214) 653-7375

Court Location:
George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building
600 Commerce Street
4th Floor West Tower
Dallas, TX 75202
Directions
Parking Map

Court Information

Docket Control
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Court Policies & Procedures
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Judge Jackson's Zoom Codes
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Associate Judge Jones Abendroth's Zoom Codes
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Default Judgment Checklist:
Personal Service/Certified Mail
Publication, Posting, Alternative Service, or substituted Service

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Pre-Trial Order
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Bench Trial Discovery Control Plan And Scheduling Order
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Jury Trial Discovery Control Plan And Scheduling Order
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Ad Litems and Mediators

Approved List of Ad Litems and Mediators
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Application for Appointment as an Attorney-Guardian Ad Litem or Amicus
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Application for Appointment as a Mediator
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Additional Information

DCDRC Referral Criteria
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Self Representing Litigants Checklist
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Dallas County Family Courts Joint Statement Regarding Health And Safety Concerns And Court Settings
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Dallas county family court emergency standing order (regarding possession schedule)
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LEGACY FAMILY DRUG COURT VIDEO INFORMATION