San Antonio Attorneys Serving Bexar County & South Texas
The Law Offices of
Steven C. Benke
4018 Vance Jackson Rd. San Antonio, TX 78213
210-308-0004
3 4 8 - 6 7 2 3
1-800-DIVORCE
Email: BenkeLaw@sbcglobal.net
BOARD CERTIFIED - FAMILY LAW
TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION
What to Expect When You Go To Court
WHO WORKS IN THE COURTS?
In addition to the Judge, the Clerk, Court Co-ordinator, the Sheriff's Bailiff and the Court Reporter all work in the Courtroom. The Clerk maintains the documents for each case, the Co-ordinator keeps the Judge's schedule and the Bailiff is responsible for keeping order in the court.
WHO CAN GO INTO THE COURTROOM?
The courtroom itself is open to the public. Generally, children should not be brought to the court unless the judge gives permission. Witnesses are allowed in the courtroom when no testimony is being taken.
WHAT ARE THE RULES OF THE COURT?
There are certain rules that apply to all Texas Courts which are called the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Additionally, the Bexar County Civil District Courts have adopted local rules which govern how family law cases proceed through the courts. A copy of the rules may be obtained through the District Clerk's office. Additionally, there are rules of decorum for each party. Each party is expected to dress appropriately for court and conduct themselves in a civil manner while in court.
HOW SHOULD I DRESS FOR COURT?
The following articles of clothing are not appropriate to wear to Court: tank tops, spaghetti straps, shorts of any material, flipflops, sandals, muscle shirts, ripped or torn jeans, hats, overly revealing dresses, clothing with obscene phrases or pictures or overly soiled clothing.
Men should wear slacks, a coat and tie when availab.e As a rule of thumb, men and women should dress as if dressing for a job interview.
WHERE DO I NEED TO GO?
The address of the Bexar County Courthouse is 200 Delarosa, San Antonio, Texas 78205. Most cases begin in the Presiding Court Room, which is located on the second floor of the Bexar County Courthouse, in Room 218, at the far north end of the courthouse. Your attorney will generally tell you where you need to meet him or her prior to the date of the hearing.
