Small Claims Court Clerk

We recommend contacting the Collin County court clerk before proceeding down to the courthouse to file your action. The clerk is knowledgeable at all of the procedures and will be able to inform you of any specific local procedures for Collin County. We recommend calling the clerk’s office to ensure the courthouse is open. While the clerk can help you with procedural issues, the clerk is not able to give legal advice. They will direct you to an attorney if answering your question would require that.

Judge

Small claims cases in Collin County are heard in front of the justice of the peace for Collin County.

What can I expect at trial?

Small claims court trials are very informal compared to a regular civil trial. This allows the trials to be conducted in a much more informal fashion. Additionally, the judge is allowed to ask questions of the parties and witnesses, and generally takes a more proactive role in determining the facts of a case. Trials generally are pretty short (15-20 minutes). However, if a party wishes for a jury trial, it will likely last a few hours. Small Claims Court cases for Collin are heard in 5 LOCATIONS throughout Collin County.

Small Claims Court Venue

You should file your action in the County and specific Precinct where the defendants reside or where the defendant has contracted to perform. (Government Code Section 28.011).

Can I hire an attorney?

You are allowed to hire an attorney (Texas Government Code Section 28.003), however, most small claims court parties choose to represent themselves. This is because cases involving $10,000 or less usually do not justify the cost of an attorney. Nevertheless, you are allowed to retain one if you desire. (Texas Government Code Section 28.003).

Are Appeals Allowed?

Yes, but only if the amount in controversy is in excess of $250.

Types of Small Claims Cases

Small claims courts handle a wide variety of cases. From a security deposit on a rental to a motor vehicle accident. Under Texas law, collections cases and claim assignments cannot be heard in small claims court.

Small Claims Court Jurisdiction

A plaintiff cannot demand more than $10,000 in their action. (Texas Government Code 28.093). Small claims parties can only recover money. You cannot seek injunctive relief. For example, if you pay a painter $1,000 to paint your house and the painter does not even begin, you cannot ask the court to issue an order for the painter to paint your house. This type of relief would be injunctive relief.

Collin County Court Locations

The precinct map for Collin County can be found here.

Precinct 1 Courthouse in the City of McKinney

This courthouse is located at:

2300 Bloomdale Rd, Ste 1164

McKinney, TX 75071

This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 1. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (972)548-4125. And you can email the court by clicking here.

Precinct 2 Courthouse in the City of Farmersville

This courthouse is located at:

406A Raymond St

Farmersville, TX 75442

This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 2. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (972)782-8671. And you can email the court by clicking here.

Precinct 3 Place 1 Courthouse in the City of Plano

This courthouse is located at:

920 E Park Blvd, Ste 220

Plano, TX 75074

This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 3 Place 1. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (972)881-3001. And you can email the court by clicking here.

Precinct 3 Place 2 Courthouse in the City of Plano

This courthouse is located at:

920 E Park Blvd, Ste 210

Plano, TX 75074-5462

This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 3 Place 2. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (972)881-3011. And you can email the court by clicking here.

Precinct 4 Courthouse in the City of Frisco

This courthouse is located at:

8585 John Wesley Dr, Ste 130

Frisco, TX 75034

This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 4. The court’s website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (972)731-7300. And you can email the court by clicking here.