The family district courts are located in the George Allen County Courthouse, on the corner of Commerce and Houston Streets, with entrances on Commerce. Plan to pay for parking or ride the DART, as there is no free parking. Underground parking runs $5-10 dollars for part of a day, with entrance at corner of Houston and Commerce on the edge of the “Old Red Courthouse”. Ground parking is located generally on east side of courthouse, and ranges up to $10.00. Lower priced coin lots ranging from $2.00 to $3.00 are located in the west end near Katy Railroad Yard, with a short five block walk. Currently, all functions of the Civil District Clerk are on the first floor (street level), with records requests one level down at Ground. The central jury room is located on the first floor, along with child support office and pass port office.

Dallas drivers not familiar with downtown, may want to leave early or test drive the trip the weekend before. The George Allen County Courthouse is white Granite and is located across from “Old Red” Courthouse.  Family District Courts locations are found listed on the Court Index located on the first floor of the courthouse by the escalators.
All of the courts request litigants, attorneys, and support personnel to be appropriately dressed in “Sunday” clothes. No shorts are allowed at anytime. The courthouse strictly enforces a “No Smoking” city ordinance, while in the county’s buildings. Pagers and cell phones should be turned off or set not to make an audible noise in the court room. Failure to observe these rules in the courtroom may subject one to delay of proceedings and/or contempt. No children are allowed inside the courtroom.

Dallas County conducts a search of all persons entering the courthouse using walk through metal detectors and x-ray devices for hand carried items. Be prepared on entering to place keys, cell phones, change, and pagers in trays provided. Security personnel may ask you operate your electronic devices to insure they are genuine. Please be reminded that long blade pocket knives and mace like sprays are considered weapons, and may be taken up by the security.

Address: George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street, Dallas, Texas 75202

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The courthouse is in McKinney, Texas, and fronts on 2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, Texas 75071 with free parking at the front of the building.

The District Courts are located in the Collin County Courthouse Building and the District Clerk and main jury room are located on the ground floor. See Court Room Index for each District Court room location located by the escalators.

All of the courts request litigants, attorneys, and support personnel to be appropriately dressed in “Sunday” clothes. No shorts are allowed at anytime. The courthouse strictly enforces a “No Smoking” city ordinance, while in the county’s buildings. Pagers and cell phones should be turned off or set not to make an audible noise in the court room. Failure to observe these rules in the courtroom may subject one to delay of proceedings and/or contempt.

Collin County may conduct a search of all persons entering the courthouse using walk through metal detectors and x-ray devices for hand carried items. Be prepared on entering to place keys, cell phones, change, and pagers in tray, if requested. Security personnel may ask you operate your electronic devices to insure they are genuine. Please be reminded that long blade pocket knives and mace like sprays are considered weapons, and may be taken up by the security.

Address: Collin County Courthouse, 2100 Bloomdale Road., McKinney, Texas  75071

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Drivers not familiar with Fort Worth, may want to leave early or attempt a weekend run through to assure being on time for Court. Free parking is available by using Tandy Center Lot and the Tandy subway. See Court Room Index posted on the first floor of the Courthouse.

All of the courts request litigants, attorneys, and support personnel to be appropriately dressed in “Sunday” clothes. No shorts are allowed at anytime. The courthouse strictly enforces a “No Smoking” city ordinance, while in the county’s buildings. Pagers and cell phones should be turned off or set not to make an audible noise in the court room. Failure to observe these rules in the courtroom may subject one to delay of proceedings and/or contempt.

Tarrant County conducts a search of all persons entering the courthouse using walk through metal detectors and x-ray devices for hand carried items. Be prepared on entering to place keys, cell phones, change, and pagers in tray, if requested. Security personnel may ask you operate your electronic devices to insure they are genuine. Please be reminded that long blade pocket knives and mace like sprays are considered weapons, and may be taken up by the security.

Address:  Tarrant County Civil Courthouse, 100 E. Weatherford St, Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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Drivers not familiar with west Dallas area or the old turnpike in the area of Hampton Road, may want to leave early or take a test drive trip on the weekend before. The Juvenile Justice Center is a three story brick structure. All courtrooms are located on the third floor. Detention center visitation is located on the first floor.

All of the courts request litigants, attorneys, and support personnel to be appropriately dressed in “Sunday” clothes. No shorts are allowed at anytime. The courthouse strictly enforces a “No Smoking” city ordinance, while in the county’s buildings. Pagers and cell phones should be turned off or set not to make an audible noise in the court room. Failure to observe these rules in the courtroom may subject one to delay of proceedings and/or contempt. No children are allowed inside the courtroom.

Dallas County conducts a search of all persons entering the courthouse using walk through metal detectors and x-ray devices for hand carried items. Be prepared on entering to place keys, cell phones, change, and pagers in trays provided. Security personnel may ask you operate your electronic devices to insure they are genuine. Please be reminded that long blade pocket knives and mace like sprays are considered weapons, and may be taken up by the security.

Address:  Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center, 2600 Lone Star Dr, Dallas, Texas  75212

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Drivers from the McKinney area, may desire to commute using US 380, while those living in Denton and surrounding northern areas, that are familiar with the street layout, will want to use Elm, with a right on Elm Street, or your other favorite route.

Parking is free on all sides of the Courthouse, but the only entrance for the public is located at the front, facing the main drive. Currently, the District Clerk is located on the ground floor. With Deed of Records located directly across the lobby from the District Clerk. The District Court rooms are located as follows:

District Courts
Court     Floor          Location
16th      Third Floor    left from the elevators, use of stairs optional
211th     Second Floor   left from the elevators, use of stairs optional
158th     Third Floor    left from the elevators
362nd     Third Floor    right from the elevators
367th     Third Floor    right from the elevators

393rd     Second Floor   left from the elevators

All of the courts request litigants, attorneys, and support personnel to be appropriately dressed in “Sunday” clothes. No shorts are allowed at anytime. The courthouse strictly enforces a “No Smoking” city ordinance, while in the county buildings. Pagers and cell phones should be turned off or set not to make an audible noise in the court room. Failure to observe these rules in the courtroom may subject one to delay of proceedings and/or contempt.

Denton County conducts a search of all persons entering the courthouse using walk through metal detectors and x-ray devices for hand carried items. Be prepared on entering to place keys, cell phones, change, and pagers in tray. Security personnel will ask you operate your electronic devices to insure they are genuine. Please be reminded that long blade pocket knives and mace like sprays are considered weapons, and may be taken up by the security.

Address: Denton County Courthouse, 1450 East McKinney, Denton, Texas  76201

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