Dallas County Probate Court Information

There are three Dallas County Probate Courts.

Dallas County Probate Court 1
The Honorable Julia R. Malveaux

Official Address:
The Probate Court of Dallas County
George Allen Courts Building
600 Commerce Street, 7th Floor
Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75202
Telephone: (214) 653-7236

Dallas County Probate Court 2
The Honorable Ingrid M. Warren

Official Address:
Dallas Probate Court No. 2
George Allen Courts Building
600 Commerce Street, 7th Floor
Suite 200
Dallas, TX 75202
Telephone: (214) 653-7138

Dallas County Probate Court 3
The Honorable Margaret Jones-Johnson

Official Address:
Dallas Probate Court No. 3
George Allen Court Buildings
600 Commerce Street, 7th Floor
Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75202
Telephone: (214) 653-6166

While some meter parking is available, be prepared with cash to park in the garage or the private/commercial lots in the vicinity of the Probate Courts in George Allen Courthouse. Follow this link for more information about the parking garage.

You are expected to wear professional attire during your probate hearing.  While you do not need to wear a suit, you should look professional.  Also, make sure your cell phone is silent.  Lastly, you will be going through a metal detector when you enter the building.

There are officially three probate courts.  Judge Julia R. Malveaux is the judge of the Dallas County Probate Court No. 1.  Judge Ingrid M. Warren is the probate judge for Dallas County Probate Court 2.  Judge Margaret Jones-Johnson is the probate judge for Dallas County Probate Court 3. Note that the courts also have assistance from associate judges.

This link will take you to Dallas County’s website for court records.  From there you can either click on “Smart Search” to search for court records or click on “Search Hearings” to find when a specific case is set on the docket to appear before the judge.  You can enter the deceased’s name and other information to view the case history and upcoming court dates.

Probating a will in Dallas County starts with filing at the probate court. Our attorneys guide you through hearings, executor duties, and avoiding delays. Since you’re generally required to have a probate lawyer to probate a will, you should contact our Dallas probate attorneys or schedule a free consultation with our probate attorneys.