Trial-tested bond violation defense in Tarrant County. 50 minutes from L and L Law Group's Frisco office via SH-114 / I-820. Free, confidential consultation 24/7. Call (214) 466-1398.
If you or someone you love is facing bond violation charges in Tarrant County, the next 24 to 72 hours matter. Bond conditions, license obligations, target-letter response windows, and digital evidence preservation are all decided early. The right attorney moves quickly to lock in advantages while options are still open. We answer the phone at any hour because that is when most bond violation cases need defense work.
Bond Violation Attorney Tarrant County cases in Texas are governed by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 17. The State must prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt — and there is almost always more room to challenge the case than the prosecutor first lets on. Stops, searches, statements, lab procedures, witness identifications, chain of custody, and constitutional rights are all open ground for a defense built on Tarrant County uses Axon Evidence.com for most agencies; Fort Worth PD digital evidence is shared via prosecutor portal.
L and L Law Group is a Frisco-based criminal defense firm built around two trial lawyers — Njeri London and Reggie London. Reggie London prosecuted in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office before joining the defense bar. That prosecutor's eye on every offense report is what shapes the defense from day one. We are 50 minutes from L and L Law Group's Frisco office via SH-114 / I-820.
“An outstanding warrant is not a problem that gets better with time. We arrange walk-throughs, post-bond resolutions, and immediate recalls in DFW courts. The fix is almost always faster than people expect.”
“Bond violations and warrants are where I see clients spiral the worst. The right defense move — motion to recall, bond-modification motion, status conference — usually keeps the underlying case from going sideways.”
This page was written and reviewed by Njeri London, State Bar of Texas No. 24043266, and Reggie London, State Bar of Texas No. 24043514. Last reviewed: April 2026.
Bond Violation Attorney Tarrant County cases in Texas are governed by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 17. Penalties depend on offense level, prior history, and aggravating facts. Tarrant County cases are filed at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center. L and L Law Group provides free, confidential 24/7 consultations across the DFW Metroplex. Call (214) 466-1398.
Bond Violation Attorney Tarrant County charges in Texas arise under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 17 and related provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Punishment ranges in Texas run from Class C misdemeanor (fine only) through first-degree felony (5 to 99 years or life) under Texas Penal Code Chapter 12. The specific subsection charged, the alleged conduct, prior history, and aggravating facts all change the exposure dramatically.
The first job of defense counsel is to read the offense report carefully against the elements of the charged statute. Many bond violation cases are filed quickly — sometimes before the State has all of its evidence — and a careful elemental review often surfaces gaps that translate into pretrial leverage. We use the Michael Morton Act discovery rights under Article 39.14 aggressively from the first appearance forward.
After arrest, booking and magistration occur at the Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N Lamar St, Fort Worth, where magistrates hear cases by video at scheduled intervals throughout the day under CCP Art. 15.17. Bond is set and conditions imposed. The case is then filed in the appropriate court — county criminal court for misdemeanors, district court for felonies, federal district court for federal charges. First setting (arraignment) is typically 4 to 8 weeks after arrest; pretrial appearances follow over several months.
Tarrant County uses Axon Evidence.com for most agencies; Fort Worth PD digital evidence is shared via prosecutor portal — this matters because the defense file is built around what the State must produce. Resolution comes through dismissal, motion to suppress, plea, deferred adjudication under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 42A, pretrial diversion, or jury trial in Tarrant County courts.
An outstanding warrant blocks you from many forms of housing, employment, federal background checks, and travel; can be discovered at any traffic stop or DMV interaction; can result in arrest at the worst possible moment. Resolving the warrant is the precondition to almost any normal life decision after the underlying case is filed.
On the call, we confirm the warrant exists, the issuing court, the underlying offense, and bond amount. Texas warrants under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 15 differ between misdemeanor and felony; the resolution path differs accordingly.
Once retained, we arrange a walk-through with the relevant court when available, or coordinate bond posting through a licensed surety. The goal is recall of the warrant without booking time.
A warrant means an underlying case exists. We engage with the prosecutor, request discovery, and begin the substantive defense — often the warrant is the lesser problem.
For active bonds, we monitor conditions, file motions to modify when conditions are unworkable (travel, employment, electronic monitoring), and avoid forfeiture proceedings.
After the underlying case resolves, we screen for expunction or nondisclosure and ensure the warrant entry is fully cleared from local and DPS systems.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★“MTR filed against me for a positive UA. They negotiated continued probation with treatment instead of revocation. I would have been in TDCJ otherwise.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★“Outstanding warrant from years back. They negotiated a walk-through, got it recalled, and got the underlying case dismissed for speedy-trial issues. I never spent a night in jail.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★“Bond violation alleged. They moved to modify conditions instead of letting the State revoke. I stayed out and finished probation early.”
Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts and applicable law.
Bond Violation charges in Texas are governed by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 17. Penalties depend on offense level, prior history, aggravating facts, and the specific subsection charged. The State must prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.
L and L Law Group offers free initial consultations. Engagement fees for bond violation cases in Tarrant County vary based on case complexity, charge level (misdemeanor versus felony), and whether trial is anticipated. We offer flat-fee pricing with payment plans. Call (214) 466-1398 for a confidential quote tailored to your case.
The first setting is typically arraignment at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center. In most Tarrant County misdemeanor cases the defendant's attorney can appear without the client; felony arraignments require the defendant's presence. We will tell you exactly what is required for your case before the setting.
Yes — though never guaranteed. Common dismissal pathways include motions to suppress under Code of Criminal Procedure Article 38.23 when the stop, search, or interrogation was unlawful, insufficient evidence, witness recantation, pretrial diversion, and prosecutorial discretion in marginal cases.
It depends on the disposition. A dismissal makes you eligible for expunction under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A. A deferred-adjudication completion may qualify for nondisclosure under Government Code §411.0735. SB 731 (2023) expanded eligibility materially. We screen every case for record-clearing options at intake.
Yes. Even when a plea is the right outcome, the negotiated terms — dismissal of greater counts, deferred adjudication versus straight probation, conditions, and the path to record sealing — vary widely with skilled negotiation. A plea entered without counsel is rarely the best plea available.
Misdemeanor bond violation cases typically resolve within 6 to 12 months in Tarrant County. Felony cases often run 9 to 18 months, longer if trial. Federal cases routinely run 12 to 24 months. The timeline depends on court docket, evidence complexity, and motions filed.
You have an absolute Fifth Amendment right not to testify, and a jury cannot hold silence against you. The decision is yours and yours alone, made with full advice from counsel after seeing how the State's case develops at trial.
Local agencies in Tarrant County build cases that route through the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office. Discovery is typically delivered through Tarrant County uses Axon Evidence.com for most agencies; Fort Worth PD digital evidence is shared via prosecutor portal. Knowing the local agency's practices, the prosecutor unit assigned, and the trial judge's preferences shapes the defense.
Do not talk to law enforcement without counsel present. Do not consent to searches. Do not delete digital records — that can be charged separately as tampering with evidence under Texas Penal Code §37.09. Call us — the first 24 to 72 hours of an investigation are when defense leverage is highest.
Conveniently located in Frisco — 50 minutes from L and L Law Group's Frisco office via SH-114 / I-820
Pay garages on Belknap and Houston Streets ($5–$15/day). Some metered street parking on Weatherford St. Free 2-hour parking is unreliable.
Photo ID required. No firearms or sharp objects. Phones silenced. Allow 15 min at security; longer during major-trial weeks.
Building 8 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays. District Clerk: (817) 884-1574. County Clerk: (817) 884-1195.
Conservative business casual at minimum. Closed-toe shoes. Avoid clothing with profanity, drug imagery, or gang-affiliated colors. Hats off in courtroom. Phones must be silenced or off.
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure governs arrest warrants and recall procedure.
Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 15
Bail and bond conditions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 17
Texas Speedy Trial Act — old warrants sometimes support dismissal of underlying charges.
Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 32A.02
the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office files bond violation cases at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center in Fort Worth. Tarrant County is generally regarded as one of the more conviction-focused DA offices in Texas; aggressive early defense work is essential. Tarrant County CDA →
Discovery routes through Axon Evidence.com for most agencies; Fort Worth PD body-cam shares through a prosecutor portal. The Tarrant County trial dockets move quickly through specialty courts. Pretrial diversion is more limited than in Collin County but available for some categories. Defense strategy is anchored in motion practice and fact development rather than diversion.
Every case is different. The information above reflects general patterns and does not constitute a prediction or guarantee of any specific outcome.
Timeframe: Within 24–48 hours
Booking and magistration occur at the Tarrant County Corrections Center, 100 N Lamar St, Fort Worth, where magistrates hear cases by video at scheduled intervals throughout the day under CCP Art. 15.17. Bond is set; conditions imposed; counsel may be requested at this stage.
Timeframe: Same day to 72 hours
Bond posting (cash, surety, or PR bond), conditions reviewed, MOEP issued in family-violence cases. Compliance from hour one is non-negotiable.
Timeframe: 2 to 6 weeks after arrest
First court setting in Tarrant County. The defendant's attorney can typically appear without the client at the first misdemeanor setting; felony arraignments require the defendant's presence.
Timeframe: 2 to 8 months
Tarrant County uses Axon Evidence.com for most agencies; Fort Worth PD digital evidence is shared via prosecutor portal. Defense files Article 39.14 demands, Article 38.23 motions to suppress, motions to quash, and motions in limine.
Timeframe: 3 to 18+ months
Resolution through dismissal, motion-to-suppress ruling, plea (with or without deferred adjudication), pretrial diversion, or jury trial in Tarrant County courts.
Timeframe: Eligibility varies
After resolution, eligibility for expunction (CCP Chapter 55A) or nondisclosure (Government Code §411.0735) is screened and pursued where available, including SB 731 (2023) expansions.
Every case is different. Case timelines vary based on court docket, evidence complexity, and the specific facts of your situation. L and L Law Group will give you a realistic timeline assessment at your free consultation.
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