To find a criminal case in Texas, you search the clerk's office for the county where the case is filed. Felonies and family cases live with the District Clerk; misdemeanors and some cases live with the County Clerk; and traffic tickets and other Class C citations are in the Justice of the Peace (JP) or municipal court named on the ticket. The official search portals below let you look yours up right now.
If you find a charge, a court date, or a warrant, call or text (936) 596-0407 — a free, confidential conversation with a Board Certified defense attorney and former prosecutor costs nothing and can change the outcome.
Montgomery County Court Records
Most of our clients' cases are here. Pick the right clerk for the level of the charge.
| Where to Look | What It Covers | Search |
|---|---|---|
| District Clerk | Felonies, family law, civil district cases | Search records → |
| County Clerk | Misdemeanors, probate, county civil cases | Search records → |
| Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3 (JP3) | Class C tickets & JP cases in Precinct 3 | Search JP3 → |
| Other JP & Justice Courts | Traffic tickets & Class C cases in the other precincts | Search JP courts → |
Surrounding County Court Records
| County | What It Covers | Search |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County (Houston) | District Clerk — felonies & civil district records | Search records → |
| Walker County (Huntsville) | Felony, misdemeanor & jail records | Search records → |
| Brazos County (Bryan / College Station) | Judicial records — criminal & court cases | Search records → |
| Grimes County (Anderson / Navasota) | Online public records search | Search records → |
How to Use These Portals
- Start with the county where you were charged. A case is filed in the county where the offense allegedly happened.
- Choose the right clerk. Felony → District Clerk. Misdemeanor → County Clerk. Traffic ticket / Class C → the JP or municipal court on your citation.
- Search by name or cause number. Enter your last name and first name, or paste the cause number if you have it.
- Open your case. You'll see the charge, the court it's assigned to, the attorney of record, filings, and — most importantly — your next court setting.
- Write down the details. Cause number, court, charge, and next setting date. You'll need them for everything that follows.
Found Your Case? Do This Next
- Note your next court date and don't miss it — a missed setting can trigger a bond forfeiture and a warrant.
- Don't discuss the case with police, on a recorded jail line, or on social media.
- Talk to a lawyer before your setting. Bring the cause number and charge, and we'll tell you exactly where you stand.
Trying to locate someone in jail instead? Use our Inmate Search page. To understand what a charge means, see the charges we defend.
Request a free, confidential consultation or call or text (936) 596-0407 — a Board Certified criminal defense attorney and former Felony Chief Prosecutor, available 24/7.