Where is Collierville Municipal Court?
101 Walnut Street, Collierville, TN 38017. The clerk is (901) 457-2580, open weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Charged in Collierville? What You Need to Know Before Your Court Date
If you have been charged with a crime in Collierville, whether it is a DUI, domestic assault, drug charge, suspended license, or any other offense, you are not going to Memphis City Court or Shelby County General Sessions. You are going to Collierville Municipal Court, and it operates by its own rules.
Collierville Municipal Court is stricter than Memphis courts about courtroom conduct, dress, and punctuality. Prosecutors are selective about what they will negotiate on. Serious charges are moved downtown to 201 Poplar quickly. And a suspended license charge that would likely be dismissed in Memphis will be aggressively prosecuted in Collierville.
The people who get the best results in Collierville Municipal Court are the ones who show up prepared, on time and properly dressed, with an attorney who is in that courtroom regularly.
Call us before your court date. Attorney William Young appears in Collierville Municipal Court regularly and knows exactly what it takes to get results there. Call (901) 578-1515.
Your Attorney
William Young, Collierville Criminal Defense
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Of Counsel · Tennessee Bar · Practicing Since 2011
Attorney William Young serves as Of Counsel to Balestrini, Barnes, Jaber & Wood, PLLC and handles criminal defense and traffic matters throughout Shelby County, including Collierville Municipal Court. He is familiar with how that court runs and its schedule, and he knows how Collierville cases differ from what clients might expect coming from a Memphis courtroom.
If you have a criminal charge, a traffic matter, or an outstanding warrant in Collierville, call us before you do anything else.
Know Your Court
How Collierville Municipal Court Works
The Schedule Is Confusing. Know Your Date
Collierville Municipal Court operates on a rotating schedule that trips people up. Arraignments are held on the first Tuesday of the month. Traffic and criminal dockets run on various Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 AM and 2 PM, but not every week. If you have a court date in Collierville, know exactly which docket you are on. Missing it means a warrant.
Dress Code and Courtroom Conduct
Collierville Municipal Court is strict about how you present yourself. No sandals, shorts, or tank tops. Show up on time and treat the court with respect. These expectations matter in Collierville in a way they simply don't in Memphis courts. Your attorney will make sure you know exactly what is expected before you walk through the door.
Suspended License: Not Like Memphis
This is one of the most important differences between Collierville and Memphis: driving on a suspended license has been essentially decriminalized in Memphis due to lack of prosecutorial interest, and these cases are frequently dismissed. In Collierville, the same charge is aggressively prosecuted. You will be expected to plead guilty or get your license reinstated. It will not simply go away. If you have a suspended license charge in Collierville, you need an attorney.
Felony Charges
Collierville Municipal Court has the same jurisdiction as a General Sessions court. It can handle misdemeanor bench trials, guilty pleas, and preliminary hearings. Felony charges that are not resolved at the municipal court level will be submitted to the Shelby County Grand Jury for indictment and moved to Shelby County Criminal Court at 201 Poplar.
Outstanding Warrants
Have a Warrant in Collierville? Call Us First.
If you have an outstanding warrant out of Collierville Municipal Court, the best thing you can do is call an attorney before you do anything else. The most effective approach is to have an experienced attorney appear in Collierville Municipal Court while it is in session and attempt to have the warrant recalled before you are arrested. You can also turn yourself in at the Collierville Police Department, but doing so without an attorney puts you at a disadvantage from the start.
You can check for outstanding Collierville warrants through the Shelby County Sheriff's website by searching your name.
What We Handle
Criminal Charges in Collierville
We handle the full range of criminal and traffic matters in Collierville Municipal Court including:
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Where to Go, and When
Collierville runs a rotating schedule and it is the single most common reason people miss court there.
WhereCollierville Municipal Court, 101 Walnut Street, Collierville, TN 38017.
Criminal docketsFirst Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Second and fourth Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. First and third Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. Fifth Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
Clerk(901) 457-2580. Open weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Confirm itThese settings vary. Call the clerk or check your citation rather than assuming.
What that court can do
Collierville Municipal Court holds general sessions jurisdiction over misdemeanors and hears felony cases through the preliminary hearing. The judge also hears adult and juvenile traffic cases and city code violations.
Miss a court date and a warrant issues. If you have already missed one, deal with it now rather than waiting to be picked up. Warrants and recalls →
What It Costs
Collierville Fees
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$500Traffic citation in Collierville Municipal Court
$1,500Misdemeanors, starting
Misdemeanor fees go up with the seriousness of the charge. A DUI, a domestic assault, or a felony moved to Criminal Court is quoted separately.
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A speeding citation is a different matter and is handled differently. Collierville speeding tickets →
Common Questions
Collierville Municipal Court: What You Need to Know
What day is court in Collierville?
It rotates. Criminal dockets run the first Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and the first and third Thursdays at 8:00 a.m., with a fifth Thursday setting at 8:00 a.m. These vary, so confirm with the clerk or check your citation.
What does a Collierville criminal defense attorney cost?
A traffic citation in Collierville Municipal Court is $500. Misdemeanors start at $1,500 and go up with the seriousness of the charge. A DUI, a domestic assault, or a felony moved to Criminal Court is quoted separately.
When does Collierville Municipal Court meet?
Collierville Municipal Court has a rotating schedule that can be confusing. Arraignments are held on the first Tuesday of the month. Traffic and criminal dockets are held on various Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8 AM and afternoons at 2 PM, but not every week. If you have a court date in Collierville, make sure you know exactly which docket you are on and when it meets. Missing a court date in Collierville means a warrant.
How strict is Collierville Municipal Court?
Very. Collierville Municipal Court is significantly stricter than Memphis courts about courtroom conduct, dress code, and punctuality. You are expected to appear on time, dressed appropriately, with no sandals, shorts, or tank tops. Missing court or showing disrespect to the court will not be tolerated and will hurt your case. Hiring an attorney who regularly appears in this court is the best way to avoid problems.
What types of criminal charges does Collierville Municipal Court handle?
Collierville Municipal Court handles the same range of cases as a General Sessions court: DUI, domestic assault, theft, drug charges, minor in possession, suspended license, traffic violations, and other misdemeanors. The court can also preside over preliminary hearings for felony charges before those cases are bound over to Shelby County Criminal Court.
What happens if I am charged with a felony in Collierville?
Collierville prosecutors typically move serious felony charges to 201 Poplar, the Shelby County Criminal Court, as quickly as possible. If your case is not resolved at the municipal court level, it will be submitted to the Shelby County Grand Jury for indictment and prosecution in Criminal Court. Having an attorney who knows both Collierville Municipal Court and Shelby County Criminal Court is essential.
How is a suspended license charge handled in Collierville compared to Memphis?
Very differently. In Memphis, driving on a suspended license has been essentially decriminalized due to a lack of prosecutorial interest, and these cases are often simply dismissed. In Collierville, suspended license charges are aggressively prosecuted. You will be expected to either plead guilty or get your license reinstated. It will not simply be dismissed. Do not assume your Collierville suspended license charge will be handled the way it would be downtown.
What should I do if I have a warrant out of Collierville?
Call an attorney immediately. The best approach is to have an experienced attorney appear at Collierville Municipal Court while it is in session and attempt to have the warrant recalled before you are arrested. You can also turn yourself in at the Collierville Police Department, but doing so without an attorney puts you at a disadvantage. You can check for outstanding warrants through the Shelby County Sheriff's website.
Do I have to appear in court in Collierville?
Tennessee law allows for limited circumstances when a defendant can waive their appearance, but those rules are specific and the local practices in Collierville Municipal Court add another layer of complexity. Missing a mandatory court date, even accidentally, will result in a warrant. Hiring an attorney who is familiar with Collierville's rules and practices is the safest way to avoid that outcome.
Can my Collierville case be resolved without going to trial?
Yes. Many cases in Collierville Municipal Court are resolved through negotiation with the prosecutor. However, Collierville prosecutors are selective about what they will negotiate on, and serious charges are typically pushed to Criminal Court quickly. An attorney who regularly practices in Collierville will know what is and isn't achievable and can give you an honest assessment of your options.