Municipal Court

Presiding Judge
Travis Lucas

Court Administrator:
Barbara Shannon
Phone (512) 528-2714

Sr. Deputy Clerk
Esmer Esparza
Phone (512) 528-2716

Sr. Deputy Clerk
Mary Lou Quesada
Phone (512) 528-2718

City Hall Location  
200 West Willis Street
Leander, Texas 78641

Fax: (512) 528-2713

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Excluding City Holidays

The court opens promptly at 8:00 a.m. and remains until all scheduled docket activity is complete

In addition we strive to facilitate the timely disposition of all cases with patient and courteous service.

Municipal Court Jurisdiction
The Municipal Court is the first level of the judicial branch of government. Its jurisdiction and authority are prescribed by Article 4.14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Section 30.080 of the Texas Government Code.

The jurisdiction of the Municipal Court includes class C misdemeanors occurring within the territorial limits of the City of Leander.

Charges may be filed in Municipal Court by county peace officers, state peace officers, parks and wildlife officials, citizens, and a variety of city employees, including but not limited to police, fire, code enforcement and animal control.

State statutes enforced in Municipal Court include the Texas Penal Code, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, the Texas Health Code, the Family Code, and the Safety Code. Municipal Court deals with offenses, which are punishable by fine only.

The Municipal Judge also serves as a magistrate of the State and has the authority to issue search warrants, emergency protective orders and arrest warrants.