Johnson County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Johnson County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Cleburne area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Johnson County has 4 independent courts
How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose
All Courts in Johnson County
Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
226 Featherston St.
Cleburne, TX 76033
Serves: Central and Southern Johnson County, including Cleburne, Rio Vista, and parts of Alvarado.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
247 Elk Drive, Suite 107
Burleson, TX 76028
Serves: Northwestern Johnson County, including Burleson and surrounding areas.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
206 N. Baugh St.
Alvarado, TX 76009
Serves: Southeastern Johnson County, including Alvarado, Grandview, and parts of Venus.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
2 N. Main St.
Cleburne, TX 76033
Serves: Northeastern Johnson County, including Keene, Joshua, and parts of Crowley and Mansfield.
How to File in Johnson County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
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.
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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Texas small claims court guide →