Cumberland County cases are heard at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick Street in Fayetteville, and prosecuted by the District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 14, whose office is in the same building. Cumberland also has DWI, adult, veterans, and mental health treatment courts. Our Raleigh office serves Cumberland County clients. Call (919) 925-4613. Phones and chat answered 24/7.
Cumberland County Criminal Defense and Family Lawyers
Charged with a crime or headed to family court in Cumberland County?
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Cumberland County court quick facts
| Courthouse | Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick St, Fayetteville, NC 28301. Main number (910) 475-3000. |
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| Hours | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Prosecutor | District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 14, 117 Dick St, Suite 427 |
| Court districts | Prosecutorial, Superior Court, and District Court District 14 |
| Recovery courts | DWI, adult, veterans, and mental health treatment courts (per the NC Judicial Branch) |
| Family court office | Cumberland Family Court, (910) 475-3015 |
| Our serving office | Raleigh office, 8024 Glenwood Ave, Suite 317 |
Check your exact court date and courtroom on the eCourts Portal. Courthouse details are from the North Carolina Judicial Branch and were current as of October 2026.
Going to court in Cumberland County
Cumberland County is one of very few North Carolina counties with all three of these programs: a DWI treatment court, an adult treatment court, and a veterans treatment court. With Fort Bragg next door, the veterans treatment court is especially relevant. For a service member or veteran, a criminal charge can also affect a career, a clearance, or benefits, so the defense plan should account for more than the courtroom.
Location matters for service members. A charge from an incident in Fayetteville or elsewhere in the county is usually handled in Cumberland County court. An offense on Fort Bragg itself may be handled in federal court instead (misdemeanors charged on the post go to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina), and service members can also face the military justice system. Call us before you make any statements.
The courthouse has street-level entry for all visitors, elevators to every office floor, and a deli inside.
What happens after an arrest in Cumberland County
- Arrest and release. After an arrest by Fayetteville Police, the Cumberland County Sheriff, or the Highway Patrol, a magistrate sets release conditions.
- First appearance on Dick Street. Misdemeanor, DWI, and felony first appearances are held in District Court at the courthouse.
- Negotiation with District 14. We review the evidence and negotiate with District 14 prosecutors, including about treatment court where it fits.
- Resolution or trial. Misdemeanors are tried by a judge with a right to appeal for a jury trial; felonies go to Superior Court after indictment.
If you or a family member was just arrested, call (919) 925-4613 now. Have the person’s full name, date of birth, and the charge from the paperwork ready.
Criminal charges we defend in Cumberland County
Family law in Cumberland County
Cumberland County has a Family Court office that manages divorce, custody, support, and property cases filed in District Court; call (910) 475-3015 with your file number ready. Military families face added issues: North Carolina’s Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act (G.S. 50A-350 and following) covers custody during a deployment, the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act can pause some cases for active-duty service members, and dividing a military retirement involves the federal Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (10 U.S.C. 1408) alongside North Carolina equitable distribution. Our Raleigh family law team handles Cumberland County family cases.
Your Cumberland County legal team
Cumberland County clients work with our Raleigh office team.
Where to find us
Martine Law, Raleigh office
8024 Glenwood Ave, Suite 317
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 925-4613, phones and chat answered 24/7
Cumberland County FAQs
Where is the Cumberland County courthouse?
Cumberland County cases are heard at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick Street in Fayetteville. It is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, and the main number is (910) 475-3000. The District Attorney’s office for Prosecutorial District 14 is in Suite 427.
Does Cumberland County have a DWI treatment court?
Yes. The North Carolina Judicial Branch lists Cumberland among the few counties with a DWI treatment court, and it also has adult, veterans, and mental health treatment courts. These programs serve high-risk, high-need people, often with repeat offenses, through treatment and close supervision. Eligibility is screened, so ask about it early.
I am a soldier charged off post in Fayetteville. Which court handles it?
A charge from an incident off the installation, in Fayetteville or elsewhere in Cumberland County, is generally prosecuted in Cumberland County court. Your command may also learn of it and take separate action. Talk to a civilian defense lawyer before giving statements to police or your chain of command about the incident.
How do I contact Cumberland County Family Court?
Cumberland County Family Court can be reached at (910) 475-3015 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Your Family Court case manager is your contact. Have your file number ready from the upper right corner of your court papers. Case managers help with scheduling but cannot give legal advice.
Nearby counties
We also serve these nearby counties: Johnston County, Wake County.
City pages: Fayetteville.
See every county served by our Raleigh office.
This page provides general information about North Carolina law and local courts. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Court locations, hours, and procedures change; confirm details with the court or with us. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.