Richardson, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer
Arrested in Richardson, Texas? We fight criminal charges in Richardson Municipal Court and Dallas County criminal courts.
Arrested in Richardson? You Need a Lawyer Who Knows the Dallas County System.
Richardson may be known for its tech campuses, quiet neighborhoods, and proximity to UT Dallas—but if you're arrested here, the consequences are very real. Whether it's a DWI, marijuana possession, or a Class C citation like public intoxication or paraphernalia, your case can leave a permanent mark unless you fight back.
At Texas Defenders, we defend people arrested or cited in Richardson, focusing on the Dallas County portion of the city. We regularly handle cases in both Richardson Municipal Court and the Dallas County criminal court system, including misdemeanors and serious felonies.
What Criminal Charges Do We Handle in Richardson?
We defend adults only (no juvenile cases) against misdemeanor and felony charges, including:
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Drug Possession – marijuana, THC, vape pens, 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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All Felony Charges Filed in Dallas County
We do not handle traffic tickets, but we do defend criminal Class C citations from Richardson PD, which can stay on your record if not dismissed or resolved properly.
Where Will My Richardson Case Be Heard?
Depending on the type of charge and location of arrest, your case may go to:
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Richardson Municipal Court – Class C misdemeanors (public intox, drug paraphernalia, theft under $100, assault by contact)
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Dallas County Criminal Courts at Law (Frank Crowley Courthouse) – Class A/B misdemeanors
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Dallas County District Courts – for felony charges
If your case was filed in Dallas County, we represent you through every step.
🔎 Note: If your arrest happened in the Collin County portion of Richardson, we can still help—we also appear regularly in Collin County courts.
Arrested by Richardson Police? We Know Their Playbook.
Richardson PD patrols aggressively, especially in:
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Apartment complexes and commercial corridors near Spring Valley, Belt Line, and Plano Rd
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UT Dallas and the surrounding student areas
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Central Expressway (US-75) and surrounding retail centers
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Residential neighborhoods with high call volumes for domestic disputes
We routinely challenge:
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Unlawful traffic stops and searches
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Mishandled evidence
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Incomplete investigations in family violence cases
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Unwarranted arrests for paraphernalia or alcohol-related offenses
Don't Let a Richardson Arrest Become a Permanent Record
Even a Class C citation from Richardson Municipal Court can follow you for years. We fight to:
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Dismiss or reduce charges
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Negotiate pretrial diversion or deferred adjudication
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Avoid conviction
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Preserve eligibility for record sealing
Whether you're facing a DWI or a minor possession charge, we can build a plan to protect your future.
Serving All Areas of Richardson
We represent clients from across Richardson, including:
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Dallas County portion of Richardson (majority of the city)
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Spring Valley / Belt Line corridor
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U.S. 75 Corridor
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UT Dallas area
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South Richardson bordering Lake Highlands & North Dallas
If your arrest happened in Richardson and your case is in Dallas County, Texas Defenders is ready to help.
Free Consultation with a Richardson Criminal Defense Lawyer
Your court date is likely already scheduled. Don't go in unprepared. We can often step in before your first appearance and begin working toward a resolution immediately.
Call Texas Defenders at 214-306-9696 for a free, confidential consultation.
Richardson Criminal Defense FAQs
Q: Is Richardson in Dallas or Collin County?
Most of Richardson is in Dallas County, though parts of the city extend into Collin County. We handle cases in both, but this page is focused on Dallas County cases.
Q: Can Class C citations from Richardson be dismissed?
Yes. We frequently resolve citations like public intoxication, paraphernalia, theft under $100, and Class C assault with dismissals or deferred outcomes.
Q: Will my felony or DWI case be heard in Dallas?
Yes. Misdemeanor and felony charges from the Dallas County portion of Richardson are handled at the Frank Crowley Courthouse in Dallas.
