Fort Bend County DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyer
Arrested in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, or Fulshear? Fort Bend County cases move through their own courts and prosecutors, and local procedure matters. Leslie LeGrand is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a former Harris County prosecutor, and has 24 years of experience as a Texas lawyer.
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Fort Bend County Courts and Jail
Criminal cases in Fort Bend County are generally heard at the Fort Bend County Justice Center in Richmond. Misdemeanors such as a first DWI are typically handled in the County Courts at Law, and felonies in the District Courts. People arrested in the county are usually booked into the Fort Bend County Jail at 1410 Richmond Parkway in Richmond.
Common Charges Along the Fort Bend Corridors
Heavy traffic on I-69/US-59, the Grand Parkway (SH-99), and US-90A means many Fort Bend cases begin as traffic stops: DWI, drug possession found during a search, and unlawfully carrying a weapon. Fort Bend is also a fast-growing suburban county, so family violence allegations and juvenile-adjacent cases involving young adults are common. Each of these turns on whether the stop and search were lawful.
Fort Bend DWI Cases
A Fort Bend DWI arrest still triggers the statewide 15-day deadline to request an ALR hearing on your license. Stops may be made by the Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, or city departments such as Sugar Land or Missouri City police, and each agency’s video and testing records must be requested separately.
How We Handle Fort Bend County Cases
Our office is at 5300 Memorial Dr. Ste. 750 in Houston. Call 713-333-8997 for a free, confidential consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to go to Richmond for court?
Most Fort Bend County criminal settings are at the Justice Center in Richmond. In many misdemeanor settings, a lawyer can appear for you or reduce the number of trips; your attorney will confirm what the court requires.
Can a Houston lawyer handle my Fort Bend case?
Yes. A Texas-licensed lawyer can represent you in any Texas county. Leslie handles Fort Bend matters from our Houston office.
Is a Sugar Land DWI handled differently than a Houston DWI?
The same Texas laws apply, but the case is prosecuted by the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office in Fort Bend courts, with its own procedures and plea practices.
How do I find out about bond in Fort Bend County?
Bond is usually set at or shortly after booking. A lawyer can help with bond conditions and with requests to modify them later.
Can a Fort Bend arrest be expunged?
If the case is dismissed, no-billed, or ends in acquittal, you may qualify for expunction. Some convictions or deferred adjudications may qualify for nondisclosure instead.
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