Garland, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
Charged with a crime in Garland, Texas? Our attorneys defend arrests and citations in Garland Municipal Court and Dallas County criminal courts.
Arrested in Garland? Get a Defense Lawyer Who Knows the Dallas County System.
If you've been arrested or cited by Garland Police, you're now up against the criminal justice system in Dallas County—and it moves fast. Even a minor offense like paraphernalia or public intoxication can stay on your record if you don't fight back.
At Texas Defenders, we know Garland's courts, prosecutors, and judges inside and out. Whether your case is filed in Garland Municipal Court or Dallas County criminal court, we'll protect your rights, your record, and your future.
We Handle All Criminal Charges in Garland
Our attorneys defend both misdemeanors and felonies for adults (no juveniles), including:
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Drug Possession – marijuana, THC pens, edibles, pills, edibles
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Drug Paraphernalia
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Class C Assault (Offensive Contact)
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Public Intoxication
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Probation Violations
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Felony Charges in District Court
We do not handle traffic tickets, but we do fight criminal citations like public intoxication, paraphernalia, and assault by contact—offenses commonly ticketed in Garland.
Where Your Garland Case Will Be Heard
Your Garland criminal case will be filed in one of two places:
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Garland Municipal Court – for Class C misdemeanors (e.g. public intox, Class C assault, drug paraphernalia, theft under $100)
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Dallas County Criminal Courts at Law or District Courts (Frank Crowley Courthouse) – for Class A/B misdemeanors and felonies
We routinely represent clients in both Garland Municipal Court and the Dallas County courts in downtown Dallas.
Arrested by Garland Police? We Know Their Tactics.
The Garland Police Department is known for thorough investigations, aggressive charging, and routine arrests involving:
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Domestic violence calls
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Vehicle searches during stops
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Nightlife-related arrests in bars and parking lots
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School zone drug or paraphernalia charges
We review body cam footage, challenge unlawful stops or searches, and push for dismissal or pretrial diversion when possible. If the case needs to go to trial—we're ready.
Don't Let a Garland Arrest Become a Permanent Record
Even if your case seems minor, a criminal record can impact:
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Employment background checks
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Housing or loan applications
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College admission or student aid
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Immigration consequences
We help Garland clients resolve cases with dismissals, non-disclosures, or no conviction outcomes whenever possible.
Serving All of Garland, Texas
We defend clients from every Garland neighborhood and surrounding area, including:
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Firewheel
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South Garland
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Rosehill
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Duck Creek
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Broadway Blvd / Jupiter Rd area
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Garland ISD students (adults only)
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Areas near Mesquite, Rowlett, and Richardson
If your arrest or citation happened in Garland—we've got your back.
Free Consultation with a Garland Criminal Defense Attorney
Don't gamble with your future. If you've been arrested or charged with a crime in Garland, we'll help you understand your options and fight for the best possible result.
Call Texas Defenders today at 214-306-9696 to schedule a free consultation.
Garland Criminal Defense FAQs
Q: Is a citation in Garland Municipal Court a real criminal charge?
Yes. Class C misdemeanors like paraphernalia, public intox, or assault by contact are criminal charges and will stay on your record unless dismissed or sealed.
Q: Will my Garland case be heard in Dallas?
If it's a misdemeanor or felony (Class A, B, or above), it will be transferred to the Frank Crowley Courthouse in Dallas County. Class C offenses stay in Garland Municipal Court.
Q: Can you get my Garland DWI dismissed?
Possibly. We evaluate each case for weaknesses in the stop, arrest, or testing—and fight for dismissals, reductions, or deferred outcomes when appropriate.
