Four Justice of the Peace courts serve Caldwell County — one per commissioner precinct. Handles traffic citations, small claims, evictions, and civil matters up to $20,000.
Justice of the Peace courts handle Class C misdemeanor citations, small claims (up to $20,000), debt claims, evictions, repair and remedy cases, and occupational driver's license petitions. Each precinct has its own judge and staff. All pleas must be submitted in writing — phone calls do not constitute a court appearance.
JP Courtesy Letter & Schedule of Fines (2025) (PDF, 194 KB) Pay Ticket Online
Precinct 1 — Judge Matt Kiely
Address110 Brazos, Lockhart, TX 78644
Phone(512) 398-1810
Fax(512) 398-2785
HoursMon–Fri, 8:00–Noon & 1:00–5:00
Debt Claim (PDF, 392 KB) Eviction (PDF, 2.6 MB) Small Claims (PDF, 390 KB) Occupational License (PDF, 427 KB)
Precinct 2 — Judge Shanna Conley
Address505 Fannin Street, Luling, TX 78648
Phone(830) 875-5260
Fax(830) 875-6449
HoursMon/Tue/Thu/Fri: 8:30–Noon, 1–4:30
Wed: 8:30–Noon only
Eviction (PDF, 2.6 MB) Small Claims (PDF, 390 KB) Debt Claim (PDF, 165 KB)
Precinct 3 — Judge Anita DeLeon
Address9675 Hwy 142, PO Box 145
Maxwell, TX 78656
Phone(512) 357-6729
Fax(512) 357-6833
HoursMon–Fri, 8:30–Noon & 1:00–5:00
Eviction (PDF, 273 KB) Small Claims (PDF, 360 KB) Debt Claim (PDF, 362 KB)
Precinct 4 — Judge Yvette Mireles
Address2990 FM 1185, Lockhart, TX 78644
Phone(512) 398-1841
Fax(512) 398-1837
Emailjp4clerk@co.caldwell.tx.us
HoursMon–Fri, 8:30–Noon & 1:00–5:00
Eviction (PDF, 1.7 MB) Small Claims (PDF, 201 KB) Debt Claim (PDF, 362 KB) Occupational License (PDF, 3.4 MB)
Pay a Ticket
Pay citations online — Visa, MC, Discover, Amex accepted.
Pay Online →DPS/OMNI holds: texasfailuretoappear.com
Self-Help Resources
Shared JP Resources
Justice of the Peace forms & filing instructions (all precincts)
- 03.22 SRL - Debt Claim Defendant 2022 1
- 03.22 SRL - Debt Claim Defendant 2022
- 03.22 SRL - Eviction Defendant 2022 1
- 03.22 SRL - Eviction Defendant 2022
- 03.22 SRL - Eviction Plaintiff 2022 1
- 03.22 SRL - Eviction Plaintiff 2022
- 03.22 SRL - Small Claim Defendant 2022 1
- 03.22 SRL - Small Claim Defendant 2022
- 03.22 SRL - Small Claim Plaintiff 2022
- 03.22 SRL - Writ of Retrieval Re-entry and Restoration 2022
- 2026 Sheriff Constable ServiceFees
- AFF OF INDIGENCE CRIMINAL 2023
- Commercial Vehicle Judges Letter 2026
- FILING A SMALL CLAIM
- FILING AN EVICTION
- Juv. Criminal Diversion Pgrm info
- March OCA
- Statement of Inability to Afford Payment Form as of 2022
- 2025 Sheriff and Constable fees - PCT 1
- Commercial VEhicle Judges Letter 2019
- Self-Help Notice
OCA appointments & fees reports
Justices of the Peace in Precincts 1, 3 and 4 perform wedding ceremonies — see Weddings & marriage licenses.