Lewisville Felony Records
Lewisville felony records are filed and maintained by the Denton County District Clerk in Denton, which is the county seat roughly 10 miles to the north. Lewisville sits in the southern part of Denton County and is served by the Denton County District Courts for all state felony matters. You can search case records online through the statewide re:SearchTX system or visit the clerk's office in person for copies and detailed file review.
Lewisville Overview
Denton County District Clerk: Lewisville Cases
All felony cases in Lewisville go through Denton County. The Denton County District Clerk in Denton maintains the official case files. You can go there to search records, view case documents, and get copies. The clerk's office handles felony criminal cases alongside civil and family law matters.
Denton County has several district courts. Criminal felony cases are assigned to specific courts based on the charge type. The clerk tracks every filing, every hearing, and every court order from start to finish. If you want to know the outcome of a specific case, that's where the answer lives.
| Office | Denton County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1450 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76209 |
| Phone | (940) 349-2200 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Note that Lewisville also borders both Denton and Dallas Counties in some areas. Most of the city falls in Denton County. But if you're unsure which county handled a specific case, try searching both the Denton County records and the Dallas County criminal records portal at dallascounty.org.
Searching Lewisville Felony Records Online
The quickest way to search Lewisville felony records is through re:SearchTX. This free statewide portal is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration. It shows case names, cause numbers, charges, court assignments, and case status for participating courts. Denton County cases appear there.
Denton County judicial records are also available through the county's own public access tools. The county's system shows docket sheets, court filings, orders and judgments, and basic criminal case details for felony matters. This is a free service. You don't need an account to search case names and cause numbers.
For a statewide criminal history check that goes beyond court records, use the Texas DPS Crime Records Service at dps.texas.gov. A name-based search costs $10. Fingerprint-based searches are more comprehensive at $15. Both are available by mail or in person at a DPS office.
The TDCJ offender search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov lets you find people currently serving time in Texas state prisons. It's free and shows offense information, current unit, and projected release dates. This is separate from the court records system.
Denton County Case Records
Denton County maintains public access tools for searching court records, including felony cases filed in Lewisville and throughout the county.
The Denton County website links to the District Clerk's office and public records search tools for criminal and civil cases.
Lewisville Police Records
The Lewisville Police Department keeps records of arrests and incidents in the city. For a police incident report or arrest record from LPD, contact their Records Division at 1187 W. Main St., Lewisville, TX 75067. Their number is (972) 219-3639.
Arrest records from the Lewisville Police Department are not the same as court felony records. An arrest record shows that someone was taken into custody. It doesn't mean a charge was filed or a conviction occurred. For the actual case outcome, you need the district court records at the Denton County District Clerk.
The Lewisville Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors. That includes minor traffic violations and low-level citations. Municipal court cases are not felony records. If the charge was a Class A or B misdemeanor or any felony level, the case file is at Denton County District Clerk, not at city hall.
Legal Resources for Lewisville Residents
If you need legal help related to a felony case in Lewisville, several organizations serve the Denton County area. Lone Star Legal Aid covers the region and offers free services to qualifying low-income residents. Reach them at (800) 733-8394 or visit lonestarlegal.org.
The State Bar of Texas has a lawyer referral line at (800) 252-9690. The online directory at texasbar.com lets you search for criminal defense attorneys by county. For court forms and self-help materials, texaslawhelp.org is free and covers how the Texas criminal process works from arrest through sentencing and beyond.
The Denton County District Clerk's office can tell you what documents are in a case file and what copies cost. They can't give legal advice, but they can point you to the right forms and explain the filing process. Call (940) 349-2200 before you visit to confirm what you need to bring.
Denton County Felony Records
Lewisville is in Denton County. The Denton County District Court handles all felony cases for Lewisville residents. For full details on the clerk's office, courthouse address, and online search tools, visit the Denton County felony records page.