Office of the Criminal District Attorney,

Hays County, Texas

The District Attorney’s Office has a duty to ensure that justice is served in every case by providing quality legal representation for the public and victims of crime. Our office works to reform and improve the criminal justice system and strengthen our community by responding appropriately to lower the incidence of crime in Hays County. To that end, we strive for excellence throughout our staff. We expect competence and professionalism and a commitment to the ends of securing justice without regard to status, race, gender or national origin. 

The District Attorney’s Office represents the State in all felony, misdemeanor and juvenile offenses committed in Hays County. We provide services to merchants and business throughout Hays County with our Hot Check Division. Our Civil Division represents the Department of Family and Protective Services in civil suits affecting parental rights. Additionally the Civil Division provides legal assistance to County Departments, elected officials and the County Commissioners Court while also providing representation for the County in drug and bond forfeitures. The Family Justice Division prosecutes all cases involving child abuse, domestic violence, juvenile crime and sexual assault. We also provide legal representation to victims of domestic violence who are seeking a protective order from the court.

The District Attorney’s Office Victim Services program is dedicated to providing the best possible direct and personal service to victims of crime and their families. It is our goal to assure those victimized that they have not been left behind by the criminal justice system. We strive to provide a safe place where victims can turn to while searching for justice and understanding.

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