The East Dallas Government Center, formerly located at 3443 St. Francis Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75228, has officially relocated to a new, state-of-the-art facility.

Our New Location: 9731 Lake June Road, Dallas, Texas 75217

The former facility at 3443 St. Francis Avenue is now closed. We are excited to welcome residents, visitors, and employees to our new location, designed to provide an improved and more modern environment for serving the East Dallas community.

We look forward to serving you at our new location.
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.

Our Services: Criminal Defense

Misdemeanor Division

Frank Crowley Courts Building - 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, 9th Floor, Dallas, TX 75207
Telephone: (214) 653-3550

Attorneys in the Misdemeanor Division of the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office represent indigent clients charged with Class A and B Misdemeanors. They handle a range of legal matters, including trials, probation revocations, evidentiary hearings, plea negotiations, and expunction petitions for "not guilty" verdicts. The division is committed to providing quality, client-centered representation and collaborates with other divisions and community partners to positively impact clients' lives. The leadership team includes a Chief, Deputy Chief, and two supervisors who oversee training, case guidance, client care, and support for the internship program.

  • Class A misdemeanors are punishable by up to one year in the County jail and a fine not to exceed $4,000, and that sentence may be probated. Common examples of Class A Misdemeanors are Assault, Driving While Intoxicated 2nd, and Evading Arrest.
  • Class B Misdemeanors are punishable by a sentence of up to 180 days in the County jail and a fine not to exceed $2,000, and that sentence may be probated. Common examples of Class B misdemeanors are Criminal Trespass, Theft (less than $750), and Driving While Intoxicated.
 
 

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