Denton County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Denton County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Denton area.

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Courts (6)

6 courthouses

Denton County has 6 independent courts

How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

1 Courthouse Drive, Suite 1100

Denton, TX 76208

Serves: Denton (portion), Corinth (portion), Shady Shores, and surrounding areas.

Phone: (940) 349-3170Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

5533 FM 423, Suite 901

Frisco, TX 75036

Serves: Frisco (Denton County portion), The Colony, Hackberry, Lakewood Village, and portions of Little Elm.

Phone: (972) 434-7200Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

400 N Valley Parkway, Suite 2012

Lewisville, TX 75067

Serves: Lewisville, Highland Village, Copper Canyon, and surrounding areas.

Phone: (972) 434-4750Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

6200 Canyon Falls Drive, Suite 101

Flower Mound, TX 76226

Serves: Flower Mound, Roanoke, Trophy Club, Westlake, and surrounding areas.

Phone: (972) 434-3910Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM; Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 5

1400 FM 424, Suite 124

Cross Roads, TX 76227

Serves: The northern part of Denton County, including Aubrey, Cross Roads, Krugerville, Pilot Point, Sanger, and surrounding rural areas.

Phone: (940) 349-3460Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 6

1029 W Rosemeade Parkway

Carrollton, TX 75007

Serves: Carrollton (Denton County portion) and surrounding areas.

Phone: (972) 434-7100Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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How to File in Denton County

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E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Important for Denton County: North Dallas suburbs (Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound). Texas limit is $20,000.

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Data verified May 6, 2026.