What are attorney's primary responsibilities?

Attorneys, by a state's bar admission, are expected to both uphold the law and protect the rights of their clients. In addition to knowing the law, particularly within his or her practice area, an attorney must be able to communicate clearly with their clients, work competently Two men shaking hands to resolve their clients' needs, and be ethical in the performance of their overall handling of a case.

Can I fax letters of representation for my client?
Can I fax motions?
Can I fax a bond to the court?
Can I get bond forms at the court?
When posting a bond, what is the bond amount?
Can I post a bond if the case is in a Capias Pro Fine warrant status?
Can I post a bond if the case is in an active Alias warrant status?
What forms of payment does the municipal court accept?
Does my client need to appear in court with me?
If my client is a juvenile do they need to appear in open court?
If my client is a minor charge with an alcohol related offense, must the minor be present in court to enter a plea?
What should I do if my client already has a court date and I've been hired to represent them?
If I am set for a future docket, can I appear at an earlier time to resolve a case?
What are the walk-in times?
Can I request a copy of a citation for my client?
What time is the court's attorney window available?

Can I fax letters of representation for my client?

Yes. Letters of representation can be faxed to 817-459-6965.

Can I fax motions?

Yes. Please fax your Motions to 817-459-6965.

Can I fax a bond to the court?

No. A bond cannot be faxed because the bonds must have original signatures of Principal and Surety.

Can I get bond forms at the court?

No. The court does not provide bond forms.

When posting a bond, what is the bond amount?

The bond amount is the total of the fine and costs on the case. Unless the judge has set a different amount for the case.

Can I post a bond if the case is in a Capias Pro Fine warrant status?

No. The defendant has already been found guilty on the charge.

Can I post a bond if the case is in an active warrant status (Alias)?

Yes. Defendant has not been found guilty on the charge.

What forms of payment does the municipal court accept?

Cash, Checks, Money Order, Cashier's Checks, Credit or Debit cards and all major cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa) are accepted.

Does my client need to appear in court with me?

The court will send a summons to the defendant and the attorney for each case.

For pre-trial dockets, however, the judges will generally excuse the defendant's presence if the attorney enters a plea of Guilty or No Contest, or if the attorney enters a plea of Not Guilty and requests a bench trial. Only on cases where a jury trial is requested do the judges require the defendant's presence.

For trial dockets, the defendant must be present for the case to proceed.

If my client is a juvenile do they need to appear in open court?

Yes. If the defendant is/was a juvenile (10-16 years of age) at the time of the violation, the defendant, the parent and the attorney must appear in open court.

If my client is a minor charged with an alcohol related offense, must the minor be present in court to enter a plea?

Yes. If a person under the age 21 (and not a juvenile) is charged with an alcohol related offense, minor must appear in open court with the attorney.

What should I do if my client already has a court date and I have been hired to represent them?

Defendant is still required to attend the scheduled court date, and the newly hired attorney may attend as well or file a motion with the court.

If I am set for a future docket, can I appear at an earlier time to resolve a case?

Yes. There are daily Walk-In times available. You must see a window clerk before the scheduled Walk-in time you wish to attend.

What are the walk-in times?

Court Times
Monday - Friday
9:30 AM

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
1:30 PM

Tuesdays
English 2:00-3:00 p.m.

This is not a Court Slip. Please see a window clerk before the scheduled court time you wish to attend. Court slips are limited.

Can I request a copy of a citation for my client?

Yes, you may request it in writing or in person. Mail your request to:

P.O. Box 90403, MS 63-0100
Arlington, TX 76004-3403

What time is the court's attorney window available?

The Attorney Window is not available at this time.

City of Arlington

Defense Attorneys

Please be aware ALL in-person Attorney Pre-Trial hearings scheduled for March 2021, have been suspended. New notices will be mailed out once those cases are rescheduled.