The District

The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas is a pivotal entity in the federal judiciary, serving a diverse and expansive area that includes key urban centers like Houston, as well as border regions adjacent to Mexico. This district is characterized by its involvement in significant legal matters related to its booming oil and cattle industries, alongside its unique geographic and demographic profile.

The main courthouse, situated in the Bob Casey Federal Building in Houston, is complemented by additional divisions in Corpus Christi, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, and Victoria

Federal Judges’ Roles and Responsibilities

Currently, the Southern District of Texas is staffed by 19 U.S. District Judges, 11 of whom are senior judges, and 12 Magistrate Judges.

The judges in this district oversee a wide array of cases. Due to the district’s proximity to the Mexico border, there is a high volume of immigration and drug trafficking cases. Additionally, the district deals with legal issues specific to the oil and cattle industries, including environmental violations and commercial disputes, as well as maritime law cases and complex civil rights issues. 

Judges manage trials, pre-trial proceedings, motion rulings, and legal opinions, maintaining a commitment to justice and legal precision.

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US Courthouse Locations

Clerk’s Office are open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

600 E. Harrison St. Brownsville, TX 78520  956-548-2500
1133 N. Shoreline Blvd.  Corpus Christi, TX 78401  361-888-3142
601 Rosenberg  Galveston, TX 77550  409-766-3530
515 Rusk Street  Houston, TX 77002  713-250-5500
1300 Victoria St.  Laredo, TX 78040  956-723-3542
1701 W. Business Hwy 83  McAllen, TX 78501  956-618-8065
312 S. Main, Room 406  Victoria, TX 77901  361-788-5000

Federal Public Defender’s Office

The Federal Public Defender’s Office in the Southern District of Texas  provides crucial legal representation to indigent defendants in federal criminal cases, covering all stages of the legal process, including trial, plea negotiations, sentencing, and appeals before the 11th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court, as well as probation or supervised release violation cases.

600 E. Harrison Street,Room 102  Brownsville, TX 78520-7119  Telephone: (956) 548-2573
606 N. Carancahua Street  Corpus Christi, TX 78401-0697   Telephone: (361) 888-3532
440 Louisiana Street, Suite 1350   Houston, TX 77002-1056   Telephone: (713) 718-4600
1202 Houston Street  Laredo, TX 78040-8018  Telephone: (956) 753-5313
1701 W. Business Hwy 83,  McAllen, TX 78501-5178  Telephone: (956) 630-2995

U.S. Pre Trial Services

U.S. Pre Trial services in the Southern District of  Texas assesses individuals charged with federal crimes, recommending bail and release conditions to ensure court appearances and public safety. The system aims to minimize unnecessary detention, provide fair treatment, and guide defendants through the complexities of the pretrial process.

600 East Harrison Street  Brownsville, TX 78520   956-548-2667
1413 Houston Street   Laredo, TX 78040-4913   956-790-1733
1133 North Shoreline Boulevard   Corpus Christi, TX 78401   361-888-3411
1701 West Highway 83   McAllen, TX 78502   956-618-8077
515 Rusk Street  Houston, TX 77002-2600   713-250-5218

Federal Bail Bonds

In the Southern District of Texas, bond fulfillment documents must be submitted in person at the Criminal Intake window, typically between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Bail payments are accepted via cashier’s checks or money orders; cash over $5,000 and personal checks are not accepted.

Be sure to contact the Clerk of the Court or US PreTrial services for exact bail information

Federal Prison Early Release

For those in the Southern District of Texas facing federal prison for crimes like white-collar offenses and drug trafficking, Wall Street Prison Consultants offers assistance with, guiding defendants through the Court process, prison survival and early release programs. For early prison release options Contact Wall Street Prison Consultants at at 212-796-6064

U.S. Attorney’s Office

The U.S. The Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas enforces federal laws, empanels Grand Juries, and issues indictments. Assistant United States Attorneys prosecute a range of federal crimes, reflecting the district’s unique legal landscape.

1000 Louisiana, Ste. 2300  Houston, TX 77002   713-567-9000
600 E. Harrison, Ste. 201  Brownsville, TX 78520-5106   956-548-2554
800 N. Shoreline Blvd., Ste. 500  Corpus Christi, TX 78401  361-888-3111
P.O. Box 1179  Laredo, TX 78042-1179   956-723-6523
1701 W. Highway 83, #600  McAllen, TX 78501-5160  956-618-8010