Cooke County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
Filing information for Cooke County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 in Gainesville, TX. Part of the Cooke County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$20,000
Courthouse Details
Cooke County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
320 County Road 451
Gainesville, TX 76240
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Precinct 1. A map of the precincts can be found on the Cooke County website.
How to File at Cooke County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing in Texas is done through the statewide portal, eFileTexas.gov. While not mandatory for self-represented litigants, it is encouraged. Cooke County is listed as a county where e-filing is active.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideWrong court? Cooke County has 2 courts.
See all 2 courts in Cooke County →For statewide rules, see the full Texas small claims court guide →