Location Of Traffic Courts In Houston, Texas

A trip to the courthouse is no one’s idea of fun, but when facing a traffic ticket or a DWI charge, it’s mandatory. And fortunately, there are many municipal and JP courts in the Houston area, extending as far west as Katy and Rosenberg, to as far east as Deer Park. For reference, the relevant courthouses in the Houston area are listed below, along with their addresses and phone numbers.

Although municipal and JP courts usually offer several options for paying the fine and any surcharges, it is usually not in someone’s best interest to just pay off a ticket and be done with it, as the court considers this tantamount to a guilty plea. If it’s a minor offense and a first offense, then just taking the guilty verdict probably won’t do much harm on its own. But once someone has picked up a couple offenses in a short time, they risk mounting fines, license suspension and even jail time in some cases. For this reason, it is rarely a bad idea to file a not guilty plea instead. This is especially true if arrested for DWI. Even a first-time DWI conviction can result in license suspension.

The traffic ticket should include a date that refers to the deadline to either pay the ticket or to show up in court. The address to the relevant courthouse should also be printed. If that information is not clearly presented, the chart below can provide the needed information.

The Eutsler Law Firm can provide legal assistance to anyone in Texas, including the greater Houston area and its many suburbs. If you are facing charges related to moving violations or DWIs, contact us to see if we can help.