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If I am a victim, do I need my own attorney?: As a victim, you are not required to have an attorney in the criminal matter.

Criminal District Attorney's Office

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1. How do I report a crime?: All crimes must be reported to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over where the crime occurred. Reporting a crime directly to this office will only delay the process.
View our page on reporting a crime for more information on who to contact in specific areas. Reporting A Crime

2. How do I report a crime in progress or an emergency?: Call 9-1-1.

3. I received a subpoena, what do I do?: Contact our office at (972) 204-6800 for instructions. Please have the case number and name referenced on your subpoena ready for identification purposes.

4. Who do I contact with questions about collecting or paying child support?: Questions about child support may be addressed to the Texas Attorney General's Office - Child Support Division at (800) 253-8014.

5. How do I apply for a Protective Order?: Contact the Rockwall office of Women In Need at (972) 772-3000.

6. I have questions about a jury summons, who do I contact?: Contact the our Jury office. (972) 204-6503

7. I have questions about a traffic ticket or a citation, who do I contact?

Contact the appropriate court:

Justice of the Peace Precinct One, (972) 204-6740

Justice of the Peace Precinct Two, (972) 204-6730

City of Rockwall Municipal Court, (972) 771-7788

Royse City Municipal Court, (972) 636-9434

City of Heath Municipal Court, (972) 961-9877

City of Rowlett Municipal Court, (972) 412-6222

City of Wylie Municipal Court, (972)442-8101

City of Dallas Municipal Court, (214) 670-0109 or (800) 214-0367

8. Who do I talk to in order to get an attorney?

If you are a criminal defendant, contact the court handling your case:

382nd District Court, (972) 204-6610
439th District Court, (972) 204-6630
County Court at Law, (972) 204-6300
Justice of the Peace Precinct One, (972) 204-6740
Justice of the Peace Precinct Two, (972) 204-6730
Justice of the Peace Precinct Three, (972) 204-6720
Justice of the Peace Precinct Four, (972) 204-6710

This office only handles the prosecution of criminal cases and cases referred from other State agencies

9. If I am a victim, do I need my own attorney?: As a victim, you are not required to have an attorney in the criminal matter.

10. Can I talk to an attorney about my legal problems?

If you are seeking legal advice, please contact a private attorney or legal aid.

Lone Star Legal Aid, (903) 758-9123

This office only handles the prosecution of criminal cases and cases referred from other State agencies.

11. I received notification of a hot check. Where do I go to pay it?: You may make payment in full in the form of a cashier's check or money order at our office located at:
1111 East Yellowjacket Lane
Suite 201
Rockwall, Texas 75087

12. When is my court date?

Contact your attorney to find out your next court date. If you do not have an attorney, contact the court handling your case:

382nd District Court, (972) 204-6610
439th District Court, (972) 204-6630
County Court at Law, (972) 204-6300
Justice of the Peace Precinct One, (972) 204-6740
Justice of the Peace Precinct Two, (972) 204-6730
Justice of the Peace Precinct Three, (972) 204-6720
Justice of the Peace Precinct Four, (972) 204-6710

13. Is there a warrant out for my arrest?: Contact the Rockwall County Sheriff's Department at (972) 204-7001.

14. How do I get information about another person's criminal case?: By law, we are unable to discuss or provide information about a criminal case with anyone other than the defendant or the defendant's attorney.

15. How do I contact a prosecutor about my case?: Call (972) 204-6800.