Texas Bar verified. Reggie London (Texas Bar No. 24043514) and Njeri London (Texas Bar No. 24043266) are the co-founding partners of L and L Law Group, PLLC — based at 5899 Preston Rd, Suite 101 in Frisco, Texas (Collin County), with many 5-star Google reviews, and available 24/7 for criminal defense consultations.
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Direct-to-attorney criminal defense for clients facing charges in Denton County. Co-founders Reggie and Njeri London personally handle every case from the Denton County Courts Building.
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Bottom line: L and L Law Group handles Denton County criminal cases from our Frisco office at 5899 Preston Road. Co-Founding Partners Reggie London (former Dallas County prosecutor, Texas Bar No. 24043514) and Njeri London (Texas Bar No. 24043266) personally handle every case — with attorney-level review at every stage. Free 24/7 consultation: (972) 370-5060.
Denton County Criminal District Attorney — prosecutorial posture
Generally conservative prosecutorial posture. DWI cases are prosecuted vigorously, with the office historically resistant to pleas below the original charge in cases that involve a BAC ≥ 0.15 or any aggravating factor. First-time misdemeanants without prior contact may be referred to the misdemeanor diversion program. The office does offer deferred adjudication on a structured set of felony non-violent cases; outright dismissals on the merits typically require demonstrated suppression-motion grounds.
Diversion and specialty courts available: Misdemeanor Diversion Program (MDP), Mental Health Court, Veterans Treatment Court, Felony Drug Court (Phase I-IV). Eligibility is fact-specific and a documented motion is generally required to access them.
Denton County Sheriff's Office
The Denton County Sheriff's Office is at 127 N Woodrow Ln, Denton, TX 76205. Main line: (940) 349-1600. The Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and runs the criminal-warrants division.
If a deputy contacts you about an open investigation: you have the right to decline questioning and to ask for counsel. We coordinate the response. For active warrants, we evaluate voluntary surrender (typically with a pre-set bond) versus other options before any custody contact occurs.
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Denton County criminal cases are filed at the Denton County Courthouse in Denton, Texas. The Denton County Criminal District Attorney prosecutes adult criminal matters; the Denton County Sheriff's Office is the lead county-wide investigating agency. Common law-enforcement agencies submitting cases to Denton County District Court include the police departments serving Denton, Lewisville, Carrollton, Flower Mound.
Our dual perspective shortens review of Denton County cases. Reggie's prosecutor background in Dallas County prepares us for similar evidentiary practices at the Denton County Criminal District Attorney, and Njeri's trial-trained motion practice anchors a suppression-driven posture at every Denton County arraignment. Our Frisco office is 28 miles from the Denton courthouse — typically 40 minutes via the I-35E. We appear regularly in Denton County District Court for indictments, arraignments, plea hearings, and trial settings.
From arrest to resolution: a Denton County case timeline
1ArrestDenton County police arrest with probable cause; Miranda warning typically given before custodial questioning.
2Bond / pretrial releaseMagistration within 48 hours under Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.15; bond set or denied based on charge, criminal history, and community ties.
4DiscoveryMichael Morton Act discovery demand under art. 39.14; body-cam, lab reports, witness statements produced by the State.
5Pretrial motionsMotions to suppress (Fourth/Fifth Amendment), motions in limine, motions to quash; hearings set on the trial court's standing motion calendar.
6ResolutionPlea, jury verdict, bench verdict, or dismissal. Sentence imposed or case closed; post-conviction expunction or non-disclosure window calendared.
What L and L Law Group does on a Denton County case
1Free direct-to-attorney consultationA 30-45 minute call with Reggie or Njeri London — not an intake clerk. We map the time-sensitive deadlines for a Denton County case (ALR on DWI, grand-jury timing on felonies, protective-order windows on family violence) and quote a written flat fee.
2Bond and emergency motionsIf you are in custody we file an emergency bond motion under Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.15 in the appropriate Denton County court; we challenge excessive conditions under art. 17.40 and 17.151 where applicable.
3Discovery and evidence auditMichael Morton Act demand filed within 14 days of arraignment under art. 39.14. We audit body-cam, in-car video, lab reports, and patrol-supervisor logs for Fourth Amendment and chain-of-custody attack points.
4Motion practiceMotions to suppress, motions in limine, motions to quash, and where the facts warrant a motion to dismiss. We litigate the suppression record before the case posture hardens for plea evaluation.
5ResolutionNegotiated dismissal, deferred adjudication, plea-with-terms, or jury trial. Post-conviction expunction or non-disclosure petition filed when the eligibility window opens.
Denton County — local geographic context
Adjacent counties. Denton County borders Collin County to the east, Dallas County to the southeast, Tarrant County to the south, Wise County to the west, Cooke County to the north. Major highways serving Denton County include I-35E, I-35W (Lake-area), State Highway 121, FM 1171.
Cities and jurisdictions inside Denton County. Denton (seat), Lewisville, Flower Mound, Frisco (shared with Collin), Carrollton, Highland Village, The Colony. We work across these municipalities — cases originating in any of these cities are filed in Denton County District Court at the Denton courthouse, and we coordinate transfer, recusal, and venue motions as needed.
More Denton County questions
Where is the Denton County criminal court located?
Denton County criminal cases are heard at the Denton County Courts Building, 1450 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209. Class C municipal-court matters stay local; Class B/A misdemeanors and all felonies are filed at the Denton County courts complex.
What is bond typically set at in Denton County?
Bond is set under Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17.15 based on the charge, prior criminal history, and community ties. Typical first-time misdemeanor bonds in Denton County range from $500 to $2,500; typical first-time felony bonds range from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on degree. DWI second-or-more bonds and family-violence bonds run higher; the magistrate may impose conditions including ignition interlock and protective-order terms.
Does Denton County have a drug court or other diversion program?
Yes. Denton County maintains the following specialty courts and diversion programs: Misdemeanor Diversion Program (MDP), Mental Health Court, Veterans Treatment Court, Felony Drug Court (Phase I-IV). Eligibility is fact-specific; a documented motion with treatment-plan and risk-assessment exhibits is generally required.
How long do criminal cases typically take to resolve in Denton County?
Misdemeanor cases generally resolve in 4-8 months in Denton County; felony cases generally resolve in 8-18 months. Cases that proceed to jury trial take longer; cases that resolve at the motion-to-suppress hearing or via early-stage plea negotiation take less. The single biggest variable is whether motion practice is required to compel discovery or to litigate a suppression issue.
What is the Denton County Criminal District Attorney's plea-negotiation policy?
Denton County Criminal District Attorney plea practice is documented in the prosecutorial-posture section above. Plea offers are generally tied to (1) the strength of the State's case under the discovery record, (2) the defendant's prior criminal history and community ties, and (3) the procedural posture (early plea, post-suppression motion, eve of trial). We negotiate from a documented suppression record where the facts support it — that posture is what moves offers materially.
Denton County criminal cases are heard at the Denton County Courts Building, with magistration and jail releases running through the county jail in Denton. The early moves — bond, the first setting, discovery requests — set the tone for everything after. L and L Law Group defends clients across Denton County, from Frisco and The Colony to Denton itself.
Denton County is anchored at Denton, where the county courthouse, criminal district attorney's office, and jail are all located. Denton County's docket includes a heavy student-related caseload from UNT and TWU plus a growing felony docket from the I-35 corridor. Our practice covers the full criminal docket here — misdemeanors and felonies, pretrial through trial.
Denton County courthouse
Denton County Courts Building, 1450 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209
Denton County District Attorney
Denton County Criminal District Attorney, 1450 E McKinney St, Suite 3100, Denton, TX 76209
Denton County Jail
Denton County Jail, 127 N Woodrow Ln, Denton, TX 76205
Cities within Denton County we serve
Denton
Lewisville
Flower Mound
Frisco (western)
The Colony
Little Elm
Coppell
Highland Village
Argyle
Sanger
Roanoke
Charge types in Denton County
The criminal docket at Denton runs the full Texas Penal Code and Health & Safety Code spectrum:
DWI and intoxication offenses — Penal Code Chapter 49, including intoxication assault (§ 49.07) and intoxication manslaughter (§ 49.08)
Drug offenses — possession, possession with intent to deliver, manufacture, and delivery across all Penalty Groups under H&S Code Chapter 481
Assault and family violence — Penal Code Chapter 22, including aggravated assault (§ 22.02) and the family-violence enhancement on a second offense
Probation violations and revocations — CCP Chapter 42A motions to revoke and motions to adjudicate
How the Denton County courthouse operates
Denton County uses a docket-court system: each judge handles a mix of pretrial, plea, and trial settings on rotating days. Bond is set at magistrate appearance, usually within 24-48 hours of book-in. The DA's office runs a screening intake — every case gets reviewed for charge accuracy and evidence sufficiency before the first court date. We use the screening window to push back on overcharged offenses, request additional discovery, and position for early dismissal or reduction when the evidence is thin.
Texas Penalty Group 1-B (Fentanyl) Charges
Weight
Offense
Range
Under 1 g
State jail felony
180 days-2 years
1-4 g
3rd degree felony
2-10 years
4-200 g
2nd degree felony
2-20 years
200-400 g
1st degree felony
5-99 years
400 g+
Enhanced
10-life + $100K
HB 6 (2023): delivery causing death is first-degree felony murder under Penal Code § 19.02
Need Denton County criminal defense?
Free consultation. Direct attorney access. We pick up after-hours for jail-release calls.
A magistrate sets bond within 24-48 hours of arrest based on offense severity, criminal history, ties to the community, and risk of flight. Standard bond schedules exist for most misdemeanors. We can attend the bond hearing or file a bond-reduction motion immediately after.
Will I have to go to Denton for every court setting?
Most felony and Class A/B misdemeanor settings happen at the Denton County Courts Building. Some pretrial conferences can be handled by counsel without your appearance; the law requires your presence at arraignment, plea, and trial.
Does the Denton County DA offer pretrial diversion?
Yes for qualifying first-offense cases. Programs vary by county and charge type; we screen eligibility and negotiate the conditions package upfront. Successful completion typically results in dismissal and eligibility for expunction.
What about traffic tickets and Class C misdemeanors in Denton County?
Class C cases stay at the municipal court for the arresting city or the JP court for unincorporated areas. We handle Class C cases when they intersect with a Class B+ case or carry collateral consequences.
Can I get my Denton County arrest record cleared?
Depending on outcome — yes. Dismissals, acquittals, and successful completion of certain deferred adjudication terms qualify for expunction or nondisclosure. See our expunction page.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-13 by Njeri London and Reggie London, co-founding partners, L and L Law Group, PLLC. This content is reviewed for accuracy at least every 12 months and when statutory or case-law changes occur.
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About the Authors
Njeri London
Co-Founding Partner
Texas Bar No. 24043266. Admitted: TXND, TXED, 5th Circuit. Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Focus: Fourth Amendment motion practice, drug-crime defense, federal cases. Verify on Texas Bar
28 miles via the I-35E — typically 40 minutes drive. Many Denton County matters can also be handled remotely via phone, video, and signed engagement letters.
L&L Law Group represents clients across North Texas counties for DWI, assault, drug crimes, juvenile defense, outstanding warrants, bond reduction, and expunction matters.
