We Have the Legal Know-How to Fight Your Charge
With over 900,000 residents, Denton County is the 7th largest county in Texas by population. Its crime rate is lower than the national average, and it is in the 75th percentile for safety.
That said, criminal offenses do occur within the county, with common charges including theft, drug crimes, burglary, and assault. The Denton County District Attorney’s Office prosecutes these cases.
At the Sloane Law Firm, our Denton County criminal defense lawyers are skilled at identifying weaknesses in the prosecutor’s arguments and challenging the allegations made against our clients. In our 50+ years of legal experience, we have defended hundreds of people facing various accusations. With a thorough understanding of law enforcement and judicial processes, we can build thoughtful and strategic defenses.
For help fighting your misdemeanor or felony charge, contact our criminal defense attorneys in Denton County by calling us at (817) 349-7118 today. We offer a free initial consultation.
Give us a call at (817) 349-7118 and schedule an initial consultation.
Denton County Communities
Denton County is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Located in northeastern Texas, it is comprised of the following cities, towns, and municipalities:
- Argyle
- Aubrey
- Bartonville
- Carrollton
- Copper Canyon
- Corinth
- Cross Roads
- Denton
- DISH
- Double Oak
- Draper
- Flower Mound
- Frisco
- Hackberry
- Hickory Creek
- Highland Village
- Justin
- Krugerville
- Krum
- Lake Dallas
- Lewisville
- Lakewood Village
- Lincoln Park
- Little Elm
- Northlake
- Oak Point
- Pilot Point
- Ponder
- Providence Village
- Roanoke
- Sanger
- Shady Shores
- The Colony
Wherever in Denton County you have been charged with a crime, our team is here to help. At the Sloane Law Firm, our criminal defense lawyers in Denton County provide dedicated legal representation throughout the area.
Denton County District Attorney’s Office
The Denton County District Attorney’s Office consists of prosecutors, investigators, and other personnel. The Office’s primary objective is to protect community members by seeking justice after an alleged criminal act.
Prosecutors decide what charges to file and pursue penalties and other sanctions against alleged wrongdoers. The Denton County District Attorney’s Office, headed by Paul Johnson, elected in 2007, has earned the reputation of being one of the hardest on crime throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Below is the contact information for the District Attorney’s Office:
1450 E McKinney Street, Suite 3100
Denton, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2600
Click here for more information.
Denton County Courts
After you have been charged with a crime in Denton County, your case will be processed through either a District or County Criminal Court. The court that will handle your case depends on the level of crime you have been charged with.
Denton County has 11 felony and 5 misdemeanor courts, which include:
- 16th District Court - Judge Sherry Shipman
- 158th District Court - Judge Steve Burgess
- 211th District Court - Judge Brody Shanklin
- 362nd District Court - Judge Bruce McFarling
- 367th District Court - Judge Margaret Barnes
- 393rd District Court - Judge Doug Robison
- 431st District Court - Judge Jim Johnson
- 442nd District Court - Judge Tiffany Haertling
- 462nd District Court - Judge Lee Ann Breading
- 467th District Court - Judge Derbha Jones
- 481st District Court - Judge Crystal Levonius
- County Criminal Court 1 - Judge Lauri Ragland
- County Criminal Court 2 - Judge Susan Piel
- County Criminal Court 3 - Judge Forrest Beadle
- County Criminal Court 4 - Judge Chance Oliver
- County Criminal Court 5 - Judge Coby Waddill
The Denton County judges are knowledgeable, efficient, and well-respected. Click here to learn about the Criminal Courts and here to learn about the District Courts.
Our Denton County criminal defense attorneys are well-versed in the processes of both misdemeanor and felony courts. Reach out to us for help navigating your case.