BASTROP COUNTY COURTS AND LEGAL LANDSCAPE
Bastrop is the Bastrop County seat — all county criminal and family law cases are heard at the Bastrop County Courthouse at 804 Pecan Street in downtown Bastrop. Unlike Austin's neighboring Williamson, Hays, and Travis Counties, Bastrop County has a smaller legal community and fewer local attorneys — making the connection to Austin's broader legal network particularly valuable for Bastrop County residents.
SH-71 is Bastrop County's most dangerous road. State Highway 71 between Austin and Bastrop carries significant traffic and commercial vehicles — with a history of serious accidents, particularly east of the Bastrop State Park area where the road narrows and sight lines are limited by the Lost Pines forest.
Practice Areas Available in Bastrop
Car Accident Lawyer
SH-71 and US-290 Bastrop accidents
Truck Accident Lawyer
SH-71 commercial vehicle crashes
DWI Attorney
Bastrop County DWI defense
Criminal Defense
Bastrop County courthouse
Personal Injury
Bastrop County injury claims
Divorce Attorney
Bastrop County family courts
Real Estate Attorney
Bastrop County property matters
Workers' Compensation
Bastrop area employer injuries
Courts Serving Bastrop Residents
Bastrop County District Court
804 Pecan Street, Bastrop — felony and family law cases for all of Bastrop County.
Bastrop County Court at Law
804 Pecan Street, Bastrop — misdemeanor criminal cases.
Bastrop Municipal Court
Downtown Bastrop — traffic and Class C misdemeanors for city limits.
Bastrop County JP Courts
Multiple precincts handling small claims and minor matters.
Most Dangerous Roads & Accident Locations Near Bastrop
1
SH-71 (Austin to Bastrop)
The primary corridor — two-lane sections through the Lost Pines with limited sight lines and frequent serious accidents.
2
US-290 East
Bastrop County's secondary corridor toward Houston — heavy commercial vehicle traffic.
3
SH-21 South
Bastrop to Smithville — rural two-lane highway with head-on collision risk.
4
FM-969 (Old Bastrop Highway)
Historic route between Austin and Bastrop — narrow road with poor sight lines and high local traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bastrop TX
Where is the Bastrop County Courthouse?▾
804 Pecan Street in downtown Bastrop handles all Bastrop County criminal and family law cases.
Is it hard to find attorneys in Bastrop County?▾
Bastrop County has a smaller legal community than Austin. Our network bridges this gap by connecting Bastrop County residents with experienced Austin attorneys who can appear in Bastrop County courts.
Is SH-71 dangerous between Austin and Bastrop?▾
Yes. SH-71 through the Lost Pines area has two-lane sections with limited passing opportunities and poor sight lines — creating dangerous conditions, particularly at night and during the busy wildflower season when tourism traffic peaks.
What county is Bastrop in?▾
Bastrop is the county seat of Bastrop County — separate from Travis, Williamson, and Hays Counties that make up the Austin metro.