Post-Conviction Relief in Dallas, Texas
Explore Dallas, TX post-conviction help, local court records, Article 11.07 writ resources, and clearly labeled providers.
Dallas: identify the county before requesting felony records
Dallas extends across Dallas, Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. That geography matters when a family searches for a conviction using only the city name. Dallas County’s District Clerk publishes separate contacts for felony records, civil and family records, and juvenile records. Use the felony-records route for a Dallas County district-court conviction rather than a property-record search or a general city information request.
A Dallas County request should identify the defendant, the district court and the cause number, with the exact papers sought. A docket search can help locate a file; it is not a substitute for the signed judgment or written order. If the court heading instead names Collin or Denton County, those counties have their own judicial-search tools and clerks. The Texas Judicial Directory is useful when a Dallas-area file identifies Kaufman or Rockwall rather than Dallas County.
Keep the original trial papers separate from any later appellate opinion. Dallas County’s felony-records staff may help locate documents held by that office, while an appellate file comes from the appellate court. For a provider comparison, give the conviction county and procedural stage at the outset. Advertising a Dallas service area does not establish that a provider has reviewed the file or holds an office in the city.
Texas providers and resources
These listings publish relevant services or resources for Texas. They do not establish an office in Dallas. Confirm current intake and court coverage.
Listings have no scores or ratings. Listing methodology
Post-Conviction Relief Center (PCRC)
Non-attorney legal support and document preparation for people representing themselves. PCRC operates this directory; services do not include attorney representation.
L&L Law Group, PLLC
DFW law firm publishing Article 11.07 and 11.072 habeas services. Confirm case fit and geographic coverage directly.
Jessica Graf Law
Attorney practice offering Texas Article 11.07 habeas applications and criminal appellate work.
Bennett & Bennett
Houston attorney practice publishing statewide Texas post-conviction habeas services. Consultation and litigation fees are described on its site.
Innocence Project of Texas
Free investigative and legal services for people incarcerated for crimes they did not commit. Review its case criteria before applying.
Texas Indigent Defense Commission — Innocence Projects
Official list of Texas law-school innocence projects. A resource directory rather than a commercial service.
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Common questions
Is Dallas County always the correct clerk for a Dallas address?
No. The city spans several counties. The county and court written on the conviction documents control the records search.
PCRC offers non-attorney legal support and document preparation for pro se clients.
Updated October 8, 2026. General information; the appropriate filing, deadline, and relief depend on the case. Provider information is based on linked public pages, not a licensing audit.