If you are facing criminal charges in Lockhart or anywhere in Caldwell County, the courthouse you are walking into matters as much as the charge itself. Caldwell County criminal cases are handled at the Caldwell County Justice Center, 1703 S. Colorado Street in Lockhart, which houses the County Court at Law (where most Class A and Class B misdemeanors, including DWI, are heard) and the district courts (the 22nd, 207th, and 421st) where felony indictments are prosecuted. The historic Caldwell County Courthouse anchors the downtown square, but day-to-day criminal dockets run out of the Justice Center. On the prosecution side, Caldwell County is served by a single Criminal District Attorney's Office rather than the split arrangement (county attorney for misdemeanors, district attorney for felonies) used in many Texas counties: the Caldwell County Criminal District Attorney prosecutes both misdemeanors (DWI included) and felonies. Knowing which court, which docket, and which prosecutor's practices apply is the starting point for any serious defense here.
Criminal Charges We Handle in Caldwell County
Lance Kennedy Law represents people accused across the full range of Caldwell County criminal matters. Common charges we defend include:
Each charge carries its own procedure, its own range of punishment, and its own leverage points. We build the defense around the facts of your case, not a template.
Our Nearest Office
Our office is in downtown Austin at 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 500, Austin, TX 78701, roughly a 35-minute drive from the Caldwell County Justice Center by way of US-183 or the SH-130 tollway. Being close means we can appear in Lockhart courts, meet with the Criminal District Attorney's Office, and sit down with you without treating a Caldwell County case as an afterthought.
Call (737) 324-7540 to talk through your situation.
Courthouse Logistics
For parking, security screening, court contacts, docket practices, and everything else you need to know before your court date, see our full Caldwell County courthouse guide. That guide answers where to go and what to expect; this page is about who to hire when you get there.
Free Caldwell County DWI Guide
If your charge is a DWI, our Caldwell County DWI book walks through the process, the deadlines, and the decisions specific to a DWI arrest in this county.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will my criminal case be heard in Caldwell County?
Criminal cases are handled at the Caldwell County Justice Center, 1703 S. Colorado Street in Lockhart. Most misdemeanors, including DWI, are heard in the County Court at Law, while felony cases are prosecuted in the district courts. Your citation, bond paperwork, or notice will list your specific court and setting.
Who prosecutes criminal cases in Caldwell County?
The Caldwell County Criminal District Attorney's Office prosecutes both misdemeanors (DWI included) and felonies. Caldwell County does not use a separate county attorney for misdemeanors, so the same office handles the range of criminal charges.
Can an Austin lawyer handle my Caldwell County case, or do I need a Lockhart attorney?
You do not need a lawyer with a Lockhart street address. What matters is a lawyer who regularly appears in Caldwell County courts and knows the local docket. Our Austin office is about a 35-minute drive from the Lockhart courthouse, and we handle Caldwell County matters directly.
How long will a Caldwell County criminal case take?
It depends on the charge, the court, the evidence, and whether the case resolves before trial. Misdemeanors often move faster than felonies, which require grand jury review before proceeding. We will give you a realistic timeline for your case after we review the facts; no lawyer can promise a specific outcome or date.
What should I do right after an arrest in Lockhart?
Say as little as possible to law enforcement, do not discuss the facts of your case with anyone but your attorney, and note any deadlines on your paperwork (a DWI arrest, for example, can trigger a short window to request a hearing on your driver's license). Then call a lawyer as soon as you can.
Ready to talk? Get a free case review. Call (737) 324-7540 or request a free case review and we will walk through your Caldwell County charge and your options.
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