Richardson Civil Court Records Database
Civil court records for Richardson are split between two counties. Richardson sits on the border of Dallas County and Collin County. Where your civil case is filed depends on which part of the city the case involves. Most of the city is in Dallas County. Civil lawsuits, family law matters, and other district-level cases for Richardson go through the Dallas County or Collin County District Clerk depending on your address. This page explains how to search civil records in Richardson and which courthouse to contact.
Richardson Overview
Richardson Civil Case Filings
Richardson straddles the Dallas-Collin county line. The southern portion of the city falls in Dallas County. The northern portion is in Collin County. When a civil case is filed, the county is determined by the address of the defendant or the location where the dispute occurred. For most Richardson cases, that means Dallas County, but Collin County handles a significant share as well.
The Dallas County District Clerk is at 600 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75202, phone (214) 653-7131. The online case search is at dallascounty.org. The Collin County District Clerk is at 2100 Bloomdale Rd, Suite 12132, McKinney, TX 75071, phone (972) 548-4320. Their online search is at collincountytx.gov.
| Dallas County Clerk | 600 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75202 | (214) 653-7131 |
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| Collin County Clerk | 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, TX 75071 | (972) 548-4320 |
| Dallas Online Search | dallascounty.org |
| Collin Online Search | collincountytx.gov judicial records |
| Statewide Portal | re:SearchTX |
If you are not sure which county your Richardson case is in, start with re:SearchTX and search by party name across both counties. The results will show which county court has the record.
How to Search Richardson Civil Records
The most efficient way to search civil court records in Richardson is through re:SearchTX. The portal lets you search by party name across multiple counties at once, or you can filter to Dallas County or Collin County individually. Search by party name, cause number, attorney name, or date range. Results show case status, party names, and docket information.
For Collin County cases, the Collin County Judicial Records portal at apps.collincountytx.gov allows searching across district courts, county courts at law, probate, and justice courts. You can filter by case number, party name, attorney, and more. Results include active and historical cases.
The Dallas County portal at dallascounty.org also supports civil case searches. Both county portals are good supplements to re:SearchTX when you know which county to focus on.
The Richardson Municipal Court at cor.net handles Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations only. It is not the right place to find civil lawsuits. That court is at 411 W. Arapaho Rd., Richardson, TX 75080, phone (972) 238-3230.
Civil Cases in Richardson
Richardson is home to a large technology and corporate sector sometimes called the Telecom Corridor. That business environment produces a mix of commercial civil litigation alongside the residential disputes common in any large suburban city. Both Dallas and Collin County courts see Richardson-related civil filings.
Civil case types common in Richardson include:
- Business and commercial contract disputes
- Employment-related civil claims
- Personal injury cases from accidents
- Family law including divorce, custody, and support
- Debt collection and consumer claims
- Real property and lease disputes
- Probate and estate matters (county court level)
Civil records from both Dallas and Collin County courts are public records except for sealed or confidential matters. Anyone can access the case file including party names, filings, orders, and judgments. Sensitive financial data and identification numbers are redacted before documents are released to the public.
Get Copies of Richardson Civil Records
To get copies of civil court records from a Richardson case, first confirm which county has the file. Then contact the appropriate District Clerk. For Dallas County, call (214) 653-7131 or go to 600 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75202. For Collin County, call (972) 548-4320 or visit 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, TX 75071.
Collin County charges $1 per page for the first 10 pages, then $0.10 per page electronically. Physical copies are $1 per page. Certified copies are $5 per document. Search fee is $5. Dallas County has similar fees but call to confirm current rates. Mail requests are accepted at both offices. Include payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Electronic access is available through eFileTexas for registered attorneys. Public searches through re:SearchTX are free for basic case information. For document-level access, fees may apply depending on the county portal.
Legal Resources in Richardson
The Texas State Bar lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with a civil attorney in the Richardson area. Attorneys licensed in both Dallas County and Collin County serve the city. Many handle civil litigation, family law, and real estate matters.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas serves the Dallas-Fort Worth area and provides free civil legal help to people who qualify based on income. Their number is (888) 529-5277. They handle family law, housing, consumer, and other civil matters for qualifying individuals.
TexasLawHelp.org is a free self-help resource with official court forms and plain-language guides. If you are handling your own civil case in either Dallas or Collin County, the site has step-by-step instructions covering divorce, custody, debt, eviction, and other common civil issues in Texas courts.
Note: Since Richardson spans two counties, make sure any attorney you hire is licensed to practice in the county where your case is filed. Most civil attorneys in the DFW area are licensed in both.
Federal Court for Richardson
Richardson is in the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. Federal civil cases go to the U.S. District Court at 1100 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75242. The Northern District handles a wide range of federal civil matters including employment discrimination, civil rights, patent litigation, and interstate disputes. Richardson's technology corridor has produced federal IP cases in this court.
To search federal records, use PACER. Register for free at pacer.uscourts.gov. PACER covers all U.S. district and bankruptcy courts nationwide.
Dallas County Civil Court Records
Most of Richardson falls within Dallas County, which handles the majority of civil filings for the city. For full details on the county court system, offices, and case search tools, visit the Dallas County civil court records page.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities near Richardson with civil court records pages:
- Dallas - Dallas County
- Plano - Collin County
- Carrollton - Dallas/Denton County
- Garland - Dallas County