17,288 active Texas-licensed attorneys with offices in Dallas County across 12 practice areas.
About Dallas County's Legal Landscape
Dallas County is the second-largest county in Texas by population (~2.6M) and the urban core of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The county runs ~17 District Courts and 6 County Courts at Law. Major industries: finance, telecommunications (AT&T HQ), and aviation (Dallas Love Field + DFW International).
Cities & Communities We Serve
Dallas
15,048 pre-screened Dallas attorneys serve Dallas County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.
Irving
706 pre-screened Irving attorneys serve Dallas County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.
Richardson
477 pre-screened Richardson attorneys serve Dallas County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.
Addison
256 pre-screened Addison attorneys serve Dallas County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.
Coppell
156 pre-screened Coppell attorneys serve Dallas County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.
Carrollton
156 pre-screened Carrollton attorneys serve Dallas County. Browse by practice area to filter to your matter.
Dallas County Courts
Dallas County operates District Courts for civil matters above $250,000 and serious criminal matters, plus County Courts at Law for intermediate-value civil disputes and misdemeanors. Justice of the Peace courts handle small claims (up to $20,000) and minor matters. Federal matters in this district are heard by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Browse Dallas-licensed attorneys by practice area. Each card filters our directory to lawyers handling that area in Dallas County. 17,288 attorneys across 12 practice areas. Don't see your need? Use the intake form and we'll match you with statewide attorneys.
Several Texas organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid for Dallas County residents:
Texas Legal Services Center — statewide legal aid for low-income Texans on civil matters (housing, family, public benefits, consumer).
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid — serves South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley, primarily for low-income agricultural workers and rural communities.
TexasLawHelp.org — free legal information, forms, and referral directory operated by the Texas Legal Services Center.
Lone Star Legal Aid — serves Southeast Texas including Harris, Galveston, and 70+ other counties.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dallas County
Browse the Dallas County attorneys listed above by practice area, or use the practice-area grid to filter to your specific matter. Every attorney on this list has been verified against the State Bar of Texas records.
Updated quarterly from State Bar of Texas records. Disciplinary actions monitored monthly. License verified at the moment we match you to an attorney.
See the Free Legal Help section above. Texas Legal Services Center, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and Lone Star Legal Aid all provide free or low-cost help on civil matters for income-qualifying Texans. For criminal cases, every Texas county has a Public Defender's Office — if you qualify financially, representation is constitutionally guaranteed.
Court rules, filing fees, and judicial assignments vary by county. Dallas County's Superior/District Courts publish their own local procedural rules that supplement the statewide Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Always confirm local rules with the Dallas County District Clerk's office before filing.
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