Nueces County Small Claims Court

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

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Courts (9)

9 courthouses

Nueces County has 9 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, Place 1

901 Leopard St, Room 116

Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Serves: Precinct 1, Place 1 of Nueces County

Phone: (361) 888-0201Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2

901 Leopard St, Room 115

Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Serves: Precinct 1, Place 2 of Nueces County

Phone: (361) 888-0210Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 3

11408 Leopard Street

Corpus Christi, TX 78410

Serves: Precinct 1, Place 3 of Nueces County

Phone: (361) 241-1222Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, Closed

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 1

5725 S. Padre Island Dr., Suite 150

Corpus Christi, TX 78412

Serves: Precinct 2, Place 1 of Nueces County

Phone: (361) 853-4079Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am - 4:45 pm

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 2

10110 Compton Rd

Corpus Christi, TX 78418

Serves: Precinct 2, Place 2 of Nueces County

Phone: (361) 937-2614Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 am - 11:45 am & 1:15 pm - 5:00 pm; Thursday, Closed

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

115 South Ash Street

Bishop, TX 78343

Serves: Precinct 3 of Nueces County, including Bishop, Driscoll, and parts of Corpus Christi and Robstown.

Phone: (361) 584-2420Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

705 W. Avenue A

Port Aransas, TX 78373

Serves: Precinct 4 of Nueces County, including Port Aransas and Mustang Island.

Phone: (361) 749-5660Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 1

710 East Main

Robstown, TX 78380

Serves: Precinct 5, Place 1 of Nueces County, including Robstown.

Phone: (361) 767-5205Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Justice of the Peace Precinct 5, Place 2

1514 2nd Street

Agua Dulce, TX 78330

Serves: Precinct 5, Place 2 of Nueces County, including Agua Dulce.

Phone: (361) 998-2231Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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How to File in Nueces 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 Nueces County: Corpus Christi area. Texas limit is $20,000.

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Data verified May 6, 2026.