Gregg County Justice of the Peace Courts
Gregg County
Overview
Guide Overview
Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts handle civil and criminal cases, including small claims (amount is $20,000 or less), justice court, and administrative hearings. These are lawsuits over debts, evictions, car accidents, unlawful towing, and property issues. Most JP’s perform marriage ceremonies as well.
This guide contains information on all Gregg County JP Courts.
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Research Tips
Read our articles on Zoom and how to use it to prepare for your hearing. You should also read the following documents from the Gregg County Court Administrator:
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How to File a Small Claims Suit in the Gregg County Justice of the Peace Courts
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Gregg County Justice of the Peace Courts Traffic Ticket Instructions.
Common questions about Gregg County
The Gregg County Justice of the Peace Courts are located in 4 precincts across Gregg County.
Justice of the Peace - Precinct 1
Gregg County Courthouse, 5th Floor 101 E. Methvin, Suite 512 Longview, TX 75601
Justice of the Peace - Precinct 2
Greggton Community Building, 3211 W. Marshall, Longview, TX 75604
Justice of the Peace - Precinct 3
622 Kay Street, Kilgore, TX 75662
Justice of the Peace - Precinct 4
2131 S. Eastman Road, Longview, TX 75602
The Gregg County District Clerk encourages the use of eFileTexas to track your case. Contact your court or the District Clerk’s office for more information about your case.
You can read How to E-File to learn about E-Filing.
You can pay fines to the Gregg County JP Courts using the following links:
Gregg County JP 1 – Judge Jameson.
Gregg County JP 2 – Judge Bryan.
Instructions & Forms
Instructions & Forms
Honorable B.H. Jameson
101 East Methvin
Suite 512
Longview, TX 75601
Phone: (903) 236-8470
Hours: Monday–Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.); Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This information is current as of March 30, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| No | N/A | Contact the court for more information. |
You can visit Justice Court Pct. 1's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Gregg County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1's Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.
Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
No. All jury trials are held in person only.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court at (903) 236-8470 or by emailing JP1@co.gregg.tx.us.
Honorable Tim Bryan
3211 West Marshall
Longview, TX 75604
Phone: (903) 237-2636
Hours: Monday–Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.); Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This information is current as of March 30, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| No | N/A | Contact the court for more information. |
You can visit Justice Court Pct. 2's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Gregg County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2’s Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.
Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
No. All jury trials are held in person only.
Possibly. Contact the court if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court at (903) 237-2636.
Honorable Bruce Dalme
622 Kay Street
Kilgore, TX 75662
Phone: (903) 845-2672
Hours: Monday–Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.); Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This information is current as of March 30, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| No | N/A | Contact the court for more information. |
You can visit Justice Court Pct. 3's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Gregg County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3’s Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.
Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court.
No. All jury trials are held in person only. Contact the Court for more information.
Possibly. Contact the Court if you have concerns.
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court at (903) 845-2672 or by emailing Stephanie.McIntosh@co.gregg.tx.us.
Honorable Robby Cox
2131 South Eastman Road
Longview, TX 75602
Phone: (903) 758-6342
Hours: Monday–Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.); Friday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This information is current as of March 30, 2023.
Checklist Steps
| Is this court doing virtual hearings? | What platform are they using? | Are there any exceptions? |
| No | N/A | Contact the court for more information. |
You can visit Justice Court Pct. 4's webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Yes. You can make payments online through the Gregg County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4’s Court Payment Portal.
All documents must be e-filed or filed in person or by mail with the court. Contact the court for information on filing a case.
Contact the court to schedule a hearing.
Possibly. Depending on the complexity of the matter, type of hearing, and the situation, the court will use its discretion to permit virtual hearings. Contact the court to see if you can schedule a virtual hearing.
Court staff will contact you after your hearing is set with instructions for the hearing, including how evidence is submitted and presented to the court
No. All jury trials are held in person only.
Possibly. Contact the court coordinator if you have concern
If you have any questions concerning your case or court procedures, contact the Court at (903) 758-6342 or by emailing Latricia.Spyhalski@co.gregg.tx.us.
Articles
Articles in this guide
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Civil Litigation in Texas: The Basics
This article explains the basics of civil lawsuits in Texas. -
Justice 101: The Client's Guide to Texas Civil Litigation
This article contains a link to a video that provides some background on the civil litigation system in Texas. -
Virtual Court
Some Texas courts will hold hearings by videoconference, usually using Zoom. -
Virtual Court and Child Support (IV-D)
Some IV-D Courts (child support court) are now holding hearings by videoconference, usually using Zoom. -
Civil Trial Preparation
If your case is contested, then you will need to spend a lot of time preparing for trial.