Criminal cases in Williamson County
Felony cases in Williamson County are heard in the state district courts, including the 26th, 277th, 368th, 395th and 425th District Courts. Most misdemeanor cases are heard in the Williamson County Courts at Law. Class C misdemeanors, such as many traffic and fine-only offenses, are handled in justice of the peace and municipal courts. The Williamson County district courts and County Courts at Law are at the Williamson County Justice Center, 405 Martin Luther King Street, Georgetown. The 480th District Court, also at the Justice Center, hears civil and family cases rather than criminal cases.
- The Williamson County District Attorney's Office prosecutes felonies.
- The Williamson County Attorney's Office prosecutes adult misdemeanors and Class C cases in the justice of the peace courts.
GFA LAW practices Innocent Defense. Our approach is to prepare each criminal case as if it will go to trial, investigate the facts, and never assume the police report is the whole story. Learn about Innocent Defense.
Civil rights lawsuits
When an officer or official in Williamson County violates your constitutional rights, a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. 1983 can hold them accountable. These cases are usually filed in federal court. Cases arising in Williamson County belong to the Austin Division of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, whose clerk's office is at 501 West Fifth Street in Austin.
The agencies people in Williamson County most often deal with include the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Taylor, Hutto and Liberty Hill police departments, the Austin Police Department in the part of Austin that lies in the county, and the Texas Department of Public Safety. We handle claims for unlawful arrest, excessive force, illegal searches, and retaliation for speech, filming police or carrying a firearm. Learn about Section 1983 lawsuits.
Clearing your record
Most expunction petitions are filed in district court, through the Williamson County District Clerk, which handles expunctions through its own division. Some cases, such as acquittals and certain Class C matters, can be handled by the trial court. An order of nondisclosure for a case that ended in deferred adjudication goes back to the court that granted the deferred adjudication: the district court for a felony or the county court at law for a misdemeanor. Eligibility depends on the offense, how the case ended and your other history. Learn about expunction and firearm rights.
Firearm rights
If police in Williamson County seized your firearm, Texas law gives you a way to ask for it back once the case ends. People barred from firearms by federal law can now apply to the Department of Justice to restore their federal rights. Learn about federal firearm rights restoration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to live near Temple to hire GFA LAW?
No. We represent clients throughout Williamson County and appear in its courts for hearings and trial.
Where do I file an expunction in Williamson County?
Most expunction petitions are filed in district court, through the Williamson County District Clerk, which handles expunctions through its own division. Some cases, such as acquittals and certain Class C matters, can be handled by the trial court. We prepare the petition, list every agency that must be notified, and attend the hearing if one is set.
Which federal court hears civil rights cases from Williamson County?
The Austin Division of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
How do I start?
Requesting a case review is free. If we can help, the consultation is $350. Call 254-405-1726 or request a case review online.
This page is general information and is not legal advice for your situation. Court assignments and procedures can change, and every case is different. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.