Cooke County is north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area on the border with Oklahoma. It is bordered by Grayson County to the east, Montague County to the west, Denton County to the south, Wise County to the southwest, and Love County in Oklahoma to the north. The central section of the county is part of the Grand Prairie; it is flanked by a small section of the Eastern Cross Timbers on the east and the Western Cross Timbers on the West. The county is about 74.4 percent white, 3.6 percent Black, 18.9 percent Hispanic, 1.0 percent Asian, 1.5 percent other, and 2.0 percent two or more races.
The county seat of Cooke County in Gainesville, which is about one hour and 15 minutes from Dallas and about one hour from Fort Worth. Major highways include Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 77 running north to south, U.S. Highway 82 running east to west, and Farm to Market Road 51. The county was crossed by several early trails, including the Mormon Trail, a branch of the Chisholm Trail, and the Butterfield Overland Mail route.
As of the 2010 census, the population was 38,437 after being 36,363 in the 2000 census, 30,777 in 1990, 27,656 in 1980, and 23,471 in 1970. The county is named after William Gordon Cooke, a pharmacist in New Orleans who volunteered for service in the Texas Revolution and fought at Béxar and San Jacinto, rising to the rank of major in the Texian Army. In the Texas Republic, Cooke held a number of military and civilian appointments including commissioner to the Comanches participating in the Council House Fight and colonel of the First Texas Infantry to become the last commanding officer of the Regular Texas Army.
Cooke County Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyer
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most common criminal offenses in Texas, and Cooke County is no different. Popular establishments include the Copperhead Bar, Krootz Brewing Company, EbbTide Club, and Sports Grill. It is not uncommon for people to be arrested for DWI after leaving private homes. The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy handles drunk and drugged driving cases all over the county.
People can be arrested for far more than just DWI in Cooke County. It may also be possible for a person to face drugs and narcotics charges. The Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit has a responsibility to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the State of Texas, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit trafficking in Cooke County. The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy defends individuals accused of all sorts of drug crimes.
Another common criminal offense in Cooke County is domestic violence, also known as family violence. As the name implies, a domestic violence offense usually involves another member of a person’s home, and protection orders may be issued in these cases that force alleged offenders to stay away from their primary places of residence. The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy can help you deal with the assortment of issues that can arise in a domestic violence case and we will be able to help you find solutions to all of the most pressing issues.
You can also count on the Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy to tackle several other kinds of criminal cases throughout the county. Our firm also handles sex crimes, white-collar crimes, and theft crimes. We also represent people accused of violent crimes, firearm and weapon offenses, and computer crimes and also take cases involving federal charges.
Contact the Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy today at (972) 233-5700 for a consultation about your alleged offense in Irving, Dallas, Carrolton, Richardson, and surrounding areas of Cooke County, Texas. Our firm will work to get your criminal charges reduced or dismissed.
Cooke County Court and Legal Resources
District Clerk | Cooke County, Texas — Visit this website to learn more about the 235th District Clerk. Perform a criminal or civil records search, view local rules, and pay court costs, fines, and restitution. You can also find information on the child support program, protective orders, and adoption criminal history requirements.
235th District Clerk
Cooke County Courthouse
101 South Dixon, Room 207
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-5450
235th Judicial District Court Docket | Cooke County, Texas — District courts in Texas are trial courts of general jurisdiction in all felony criminal cases, divorce cases, cases involving title to land, election contest cases, civil matters in which the amount in controversy is $200 or more, and any matters in which jurisdiction is not placed in another trial court. The district court in Cooke County is the 235th District Court. View the arraignment docket, weekly docket, and pretrial docket.
County Clerk | Cooke County, Texas — The county clerk serves as the record keeper and registrar for the county. Use this website to find criminal and civil information including fee schedules. There are also training and user guides, and you can also pay criminal court costs, fines, and restitution through this website.
County Court at Law | Cooke County, Texas — Visit this website to find court dockets and view law local rules. There is also an assortment of information links. The Honorable Judge John Morris presides in the Cooke County County Court at Law.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 | Cooke County, Texas — Use this website to pay traffic citations. You can also view a Cooke County precinct map. There is also a records request form, rules of the court, and a filing fee schedule.
Cooke County Justice Center
320 County Road 451
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-5463
Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 | Cooke County, Texas — Visit this website to find resources such as a defendant’s answer. You can also read the Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure. There are also Texas rules of evidence, request forms for driving safety courses, and petitions for occupational driver’s licenses.
112 S. Dixon, Suite 130
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-5510
County Judge | Cooke County, Texas — Learn more about the county judge on this website. People who wish to address the court regarding an agenda item or during the public comments section must print and complete the Commissioners Court Public Participation Form on this website. The form must be returned to the County Judge’s Office no later than 15 minutes prior to the Commissioners’ Court meeting.
Cooke County Law Enforcement Resources
Cooke County Sheriff’s Office | Cooke County, Texas — View the Racial Profile Policy & Reports from 2015 through 2019. You can also read a message from the sheriff, find a link to the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, and find a link to check if somebody is in custody. There is also information about how to supply tips to the office.
Cooke County Justice Center
300 County Road 451
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-3471
Police | Gainesville, TX — Find information about the Gainesville Police Department, including the mission statement and code of ethics. You can also use this website to find crime information relating to sex offenders and victims’ compensation. Also find records, crash reports, and fingerprints.
Steven K. Fleming Public Safety Center
201 Santa Fe Street
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-7777
Constable | Cooke County, Texas — Constables participate in criminal investigations and assist other law enforcement agencies. Constables are licensed peace officers who perform various law enforcement functions including issuing traffic citations, serving warrants and civil papers, and acting as bailiff for Justice of the Peace Courts. Cooke County has two constables.
Cooke County Constable, Precinct 1
P. O. Box 1544
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 736-0934
Cooke County Constable, Precinct 2
112 S, Dixon, Suite 120
Gainesville TX 76240
(940) 668-5523
Incorporated Cities in Cooke County
Incorporated cities include the cities of Callisburg, Gainesville, Lindsay, Muenster, and Valley View. It also includes the town of Oak Ridge and the Census-designated place of Lake Kiowa.
Unincorporated Cities in Cooke County
Unincorporated communities include Bulcher, Burns City, Dexter, Era, Hood, Leo, Lois, Marysville, Moss Lake, Mountain Springs, Myra, Road Runner, Prairie Point, Rosston, Sivells Bend, Walnut Bend, and Woodbine.
Find a Cooke County Defense Attorney for DWI or Criminal Charges | Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy
Were you recently arrested for an alleged criminal offense in Cooke County, Texas? You cannot afford to underestimate the importance of having an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side.
Contact the Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy today at (972) 233-5700 for a consultation about your alleged offense in Irving, Dallas, Carrolton, Richardson, and surrounding areas of Cooke County, Texas. Our firm will work to get your criminal charges reduced or dismissed.