Navigating the Montgomery County Criminal Court System: A 2026 Guide

If you’ve been arrested in Conroe, The Woodlands, or anywhere in Montgomery County—you are facing a specific set of judges, prosecutors, and local rules. Montgomery County is known for being firm on enforcement, and the logistics of a Montgomery County criminal court case can be just as intimidating as the charges themselves.

Below is your essential directory for the local justice system as of May 2026.

The District Courts (Felony Cases)

Montgomery County has several District Courts that handle felony matters. These are located primarily at the Montgomery County Courthouse (207 W. Phillips St.) in Conroe.https://www.mctx.org/departments/departments_d_-_f/district_courts/index.php

The County Courts at Law (Misdemeanors)

If you are facing a DWI, Class B Theft, or Class A Assault, your case will likely be heard in a Montgomery County criminal court at the misdemeanor level. These are located at the 301 N. Main St. https://www.mctx.org/courts/criminal/index.php

• CCL 1: Judge John C. Hafley
  
• CCL 4: Judge Echo Hutson
  
• CCL 5: Judge Keith Stewart
  
  

The District Attorney’s Office

As of 2026, Michael “Mike” Holley serves as the Montgomery County District Attorney, following his appointment by the Governor. The DA’s office is responsible for prosecuting all felony and misdemeanor crimes.

• Address: 207 West Phillips, 2nd Floor, Conroe, TX 77301

Pretrial Services & Adult Probation

Whether you are out on bond or have been placed on community supervision, you will deal with these offices. Missing a check-in or drug test  is the fastest way to land back in the Montgomery County Jail.

Montgomery County Pretrial Services

This office monitors bond conditions (GPS, Interlock, drug testing) while your case is pending in a Montgomery County criminal court.

• Location: 300 N. Main St., Conroe, TX 77301
• Critical Tip: If your bond conditions require an ignition interlock, ensure your attorney helps you file the compliance paperwork immediately to avoid a bond forfeiture.

Adult Probation (CSCD)

• Conroe Office: 2245 N. 1st St., Conroe, TX 77301
• The Woodlands Office: 9200 Grogans Mill Road, Suite 600, The Woodlands, TX 77380
  
• Phone: (936) 538-8200
  https://www.mctx.org/departments/departments_a_-_b/adult_probation/index.php

FACING COURT IN CONROE? CALL PAUL !!!

Every judge listed above has specific “standing orders”—rules about when you must appear in person versus via Zoom to how they handle technical bond violations.

If you have a court date in Montgomery County, don’t walk in alone./blog/arrested-in-montgomery-county-texas/

Contact Paul C. Meyers today at 936 766 5171 or visit the office at 122 W. Davis St. in Conroe.