How to search Dallas County court records
Dallas County runs its own case-search portal, separate from Texas's statewide system. There's no charge and no account required.
county-run free criminal data
Open the official Dallas County portal →
What's actually there
Free, no registration required. The District Clerk covers felony, major civil and family cases; the County Clerk handles smaller civil, probate and property records separately.
Other official lookups for Dallas County
Why look at the county instead of the state?
Most criminal prosecutions happen at the county level, and Texas's statewide system either doesn't cover Dallas County in full or doesn't cover trial courts at all. See the Texas guide for the full picture.
Federal cases
This portal only covers Dallas County's own courts. For federal criminal, civil or bankruptcy cases, use CourtRecordsFree's live federal search instead.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to search Dallas County court records online?
Yes. Dallas County's portal is free to use, with no account required.
Does this include criminal records?
Yes, Dallas County's portal includes criminal cases alongside civil.
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