Dallas County Probate Court Information

Dallas County Probate Court 1
The Honorable Brenda Hull Thompson

Official Address:
The Probate Court
Renaissance Tower
1201 Elm Street, 24th Floor
Suite 2400-A
Dallas, TX 75270
Telephone: (214) 653-7236

Dallas County Probate Court 2
The Honorable Ingrid M. Warren

Official Address:
Dallas Probate Court 2
Renaissance Tower
1201 Elm Street, 22nd Floor
Suite 2200-A
Dallas, TX 75270
Telephone: (214) 653-7138

Dallas County Probate Court 3
The Honorable Margaret Jones-Johnson

Official Address:
Dallas Probate Court 3
Renaissance Tower
1201 Elm Street, 22nd Floor
Suite 2200-B
Dallas, TX 75270
Telephone: (214) 653-6166

While some meter parking is available, be prepared with cash to park in the garage or lots to the north of Renaissance Tower. 

You are expected to wear professional attire.  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 Brenda Hull Thompson 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.