North Carolina District Attorneys
By Eric Harvey, J.D. | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last reviewed November 22, 2023
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Underneath the Attorney General are the prosecutorial district attorneys. Beneath the prosecutorial district attorneys are the assistant district attorneys. All three officials handle the administration of local law enforcement.
Criminal charges are filed by the district attorney (D.A.) in the district where the crime was allegedly committed. The criminal case becomes official once the D.A.'s office files the information or the grand jury decides to proceed with the charges. In North Carolina, prosecutors are called "prosecutorial district attorneys."
There may be instances where it makes sense to communicate with the D.A. about the criminal charges filed against you. But remember that they can use anything you accidentally share with them against you. So, it's advised that you work with an attorney. The following article provides information about North Carolina's prosecutorial district attorneys.
North Carolina Attorney General's Office
The top lawyer in the state is the North Carolina Attorney General. This official engages in the following types of roles:
- Involvement in state litigation
- Enforcing consumer protection laws
- Providing other services on behalf of the state as a whole
They do the same for the criminal justice system in their respective jurisdictions. At each of the district attorney's offices, officials handle various administrative and legal matters. All these deal with criminal law and consumer protection issues. Examples of criminal offenses that the prosecutorial district attorneys handle are:
- Domestic violence
- Sexual assault, including matters related to protective orders
- Unlawful and discriminatory evictions and actions against criminal landlords
- A variety of other criminal offenses
Directory of North Carolina Prosecutorial District Attorneys
There are 39 prosecutorial districts in North Carolina, each comprising at least one county. To learn more about your local district attorney and find contact information, click on the corresponding link below.
Camden / Chowan / Currituck / Dare / Gates / Pasquotank / Perquimans |
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Beaufort / Hyde / Martin / Tyrrell / Washington |
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Pitt |
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Carteret / Craven / Pamlico |
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Duplin / Jones / Onslow / Sampson |
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New Hanover / Pender |
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Halifax, Bertie / Hertford / Northampton |
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Edgecombe / Nash / Wilson |
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Greene / Lenoir / Wayne |
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Wake |
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Franklin / Granville / Vance / Person / Warren |
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Harnett / Lee |
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Johnston |
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Cumberland |
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Bladen / Brunswick / Columbus |
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Durham |
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Alamance |
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Chatham / Orange |
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Hoke / Scotland |
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Robeson |
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Anson / Richmond |
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Rockingham / Caswell |
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Stokes / Surry |
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Guilford |
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Cabarrus |
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Mecklenberg |
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Rowan |
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Stanly / Montgomery |
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Moore |
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Union |
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Forsyth |
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Alexander / Iredell |
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Davidson / Davie |
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Alleghany / Ashe / Wilkes / Yadkin |
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Avery / Madison / Mitchell / Watauga / Yancey |
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Burke / Caldwell / Catawba |
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Randolph |
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Gaston |
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Cleveland / Lincoln |
Note: We strive to provide the most current contact and website information available for the D.A. offices in this state. But this information is subject to change. If you have found contact or website information that is not current, please contact us.
Get Legal Assistance Before Contacting a North Carolina District Attorney
If you've been charged with a criminal offense, you may be facing serious fines, loss of your professional license, or even prison time. Since so much is on the line, it makes sense to work with a criminal lawyer. This is the case even if the D.A. offers a reasonable plea deal. Get started today and contact an experienced North Carolina criminal defense attorney near you. It doesn't matter where you're located. Whether you're in Wake County, Mecklenburg County, Raleigh, or Charlotte, it's important to get the legal help you need.
If you can't afford an attorney, you still have options. You can contact the office of the public defender. Attorneys at the office of the public defender provide free legal help to qualifying people with low income. You could contact the North Carolina State Bar Association if you need referrals for private attorneys. They can provide free referrals. You could also contact Legal Aid of North Carolina. Paralegals and lawyers at this nonprofit organization can provide low-cost legal services to qualifying people. It's important to get the legal advice you need.
Can I Solve This on My Own or Do I Need an Attorney?
- Complex criminal defense situations usually require a lawyer
- Defense attorneys can help protect your rights
- A lawyer can seek to reduce or eliminate criminal penalties
Get tailored advice and ask your legal questions. Many attorneys offer free consultations.
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