El Paso Court Records
El Paso court records are filed and maintained through the El Paso County District Clerk and the El Paso County Clerk. The city sits on the far western tip of Texas along the Rio Grande, and its court system handles a large volume of civil, criminal, and family cases each year. Most district court and county court filings for El Paso are available online through the county's public access portal. District court cases for El Paso residents are filed in El Paso and can be searched at el-paso.tx.publicsearch.us or through re:SearchTX. The District Clerk in the courthouse handles felony cases, civil suits, and family law. Municipal court handles Class C misdemeanors and traffic violations separately.
El Paso Overview
Which County Handles El Paso Court Filings
El Paso is both a city and the county seat of El Paso County. All district court filings, civil suits, criminal felony cases, and family law matters go through El Paso County. The District Clerk manages court records for the 34th, 41st, 65th, 168th, 171st, 205th, 210th, 243rd, 327th, 383rd, 384th, and 388th Judicial Districts, all of which sit in El Paso County. The El Paso County District Clerk's office is led by Norma Favela Barceleau. The office processes new case filings, issues subpoenas, and maintains the official record for all district court cases. You can search case records online through the county's public access portal at no charge.
For full details on court resources throughout El Paso County, see the El Paso County Court Records page.
El Paso Courthouse and Clerk Offices
The main courthouse complex in El Paso sits in the heart of downtown near the intersection of E San Antonio Ave and Campbell St. District courts, county courts at law, and probate courts all operate out of the courthouse or nearby county buildings. The El Paso County Clerk handles probate filings, misdemeanor criminal cases, and recorded public documents. The county clerk's office is also at 500 E San Antonio Ave. Hours match those of the district clerk. Both offices accept walk-in requests for copies during business hours. You can order certified copies in person or by mail. Fees for copies are set by the Texas Government Code and vary by document type. The El Paso Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor cases, including traffic violations, city code infractions, and other minor charges filed by the City of El Paso. Municipal court records are separate from the county system. Contact the Municipal Court at (915) 212-0215 or visit the city's court page at elpasotexas.gov/city-clerk/municipal-court for case lookups and fine payments. The screenshot below shows the El Paso County public access portal, which covers district court and county court records filed in El Paso County.
The portal at portal-txelpaso.tylertech.cloud provides free access to El Paso County case records.
El Paso Court Records Resources
The screenshot below shows one of the main online tools for finding court records related to El Paso. Most district court cases involving El Paso residents are filed in El Paso and can be found through the El Paso online search portal. The portal shown is free to use and lets you search by name or cause number at any time. Results include case type, filing date, party names, and basic docket information without needing to visit the courthouse. If you need full document access or certified copies of any records, contact the El Paso District Clerk's office in the courthouse directly. Use the resources shown above to start your search for El Paso court records. For cases not found in the county portal, the statewide re:SearchTX system covers all 254 Texas counties. If you need a certified copy of a court document, visit or write to the El Paso District Clerk in the courthouse. Plain copies typically cost around one dollar per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Staff at the clerk's office can confirm current rates before you make the trip.
The screenshot below shows one of the main online tools for finding court records related to El Paso. Most district court cases involving El Paso residents are filed in El Paso and can be found through the El Paso online search portal. The portal shown is free to use and lets you search by name or cause number at any time. Results include case type, filing date, party names, and basic docket information without needing to visit the courthouse. If you need full document access or certified copies of any records, contact the El Paso District Clerk's office in the courthouse directly. Use the resources shown above to start your search for El Paso court records. For cases not found in the county portal, the statewide re:SearchTX system covers all 254 Texas counties. If you need a certified copy of a court document, visit or write to the El Paso District Clerk in the courthouse. Plain copies typically cost around one dollar per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Staff at the clerk's office can confirm current rates before you make the trip.
The screenshot below shows one of the main online tools for finding court records related to El Paso. Most district court cases involving El Paso residents are filed in El Paso and can be found through the El Paso online search portal. The portal shown is free to use and lets you search by name or cause number at any time. Results include case type, filing date, party names, and basic docket information without needing to visit the courthouse. If you need full document access or certified copies of any records, contact the El Paso District Clerk's office in the courthouse directly. Use the resources shown above to start your search for El Paso court records. For cases not found in the county portal, the statewide re:SearchTX system covers all 254 Texas counties. If you need a certified copy of a court document, visit or write to the El Paso District Clerk in the courthouse. Plain copies typically cost around one dollar per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Staff at the clerk's office can confirm current rates before you make the trip.
The screenshot below shows one of the main online tools for finding court records related to El Paso. Most district court cases involving El Paso residents are filed in El Paso and can be found through the El Paso online search portal. The portal shown is free to use and lets you search by name or cause number at any time. Results include case type, filing date, party names, and basic docket information without needing to visit the courthouse. If you need full document access or certified copies of any records, contact the El Paso District Clerk's office in the courthouse directly. Use the resources shown above to start your search for El Paso court records. For cases not found in the county portal, the statewide re:SearchTX system covers all 254 Texas counties. If you need a certified copy of a court document, visit or write to the El Paso District Clerk in the courthouse. Plain copies typically cost around one dollar per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Staff at the clerk's office can confirm current rates before you make the trip.
Types of Court Records in El Paso
El Paso court records cover a wide range of case types spread across different courts. District court files include felony criminal cases, civil suits over $200,000, and all family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and child support modifications. County court at law records cover misdemeanor criminal matters, civil cases up to $200,000, and probate filings. Municipal court records cover Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations. Civil records include original petitions, answers, motions, judgments, and court orders. Criminal records include indictments, information filings, plea agreements, and sentencing documents. Family court files hold divorce decrees, custody orders, and support modification orders. Most of these are public records under Texas law. Juvenile files, sealed cases, and expunged records are not available through the public portal.
If you need a certified copy, visit the district clerk or county clerk in person, or send a written request by mail with the correct fee. Confirm current copy fees by calling (915) 546-2021 before you go.
How to Search El Paso Court Records
Start with the El Paso County public access portal at portal-txelpaso.tylertech.cloud. This free tool lets you search district and county court cases by party name, case number, or attorney name. Results show case type, filing date, parties involved, and a list of documents on file. For a broader statewide search that covers all 254 Texas counties, use re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov. This is the official Texas Judicial Branch tool and it is free to use. It covers district and county court cases and links directly to documents where available. If you need to file documents electronically, use eFileTexas at efiletexas.gov.
Legal Help in El Paso
If you need legal help in El Paso, several organizations offer free or low-cost services. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid serves low-income residents in El Paso and surrounding areas. Call (915) 585-5100 or visit trla.org. They handle civil cases including family law, housing, and consumer matters. The El Paso Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service. You can also reach the State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 or search for attorneys at texasbar.com. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org offers free self-help guides and court forms in both English and Spanish. The Texas State Law Library at sll.texas.gov provides free legal research tools online.
Nearby Cities
El Paso is in far west Texas. These qualifying cities are among the nearest with their own court records pages.