Edgecombe County has two court locations: the Edgecombe County Courthouse, 301 St. Andrews Street in Tarboro, and the Rocky Mount Judicial Center, 305 Cokey Road in Rocky Mount. Cases are prosecuted by the District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 8, which covers Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties. Our Raleigh office serves Edgecombe clients. Call (919) 925-4613. Phones and chat answered 24/7.
Edgecombe County Criminal Defense and Family Lawyers
Charged with a crime or headed to family court in Edgecombe County?
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Edgecombe County court quick facts
| Courthouse | Edgecombe County Courthouse, 301 St. Andrews St, Tarboro, NC 27886. Main number (252) 824-3200. |
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| Rocky Mount Judicial Center | 305 Cokey Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27802. Main number (252) 212-3102. |
| Hours | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Prosecutor | District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 8 (Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties); office at the Rocky Mount Judicial Center |
| Court districts | Prosecutorial and District Court District 8; Superior Court District 8BC |
| 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 Edgecombe County
Rocky Mount is split between Edgecombe and Nash Counties. An offense on the Edgecombe side is an Edgecombe County case, heard either at the courthouse in Tarboro or at the Rocky Mount Judicial Center on Cokey Road. An offense on the Nash side goes to Nashville. Check your citation or the eCourts Portal for the county and building.
The District 8 district attorney’s office is located at the Rocky Mount Judicial Center and handles cases in Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties. A person with charges in more than one of those counties deals with the same prosecutor’s office.
What happens after an arrest in Edgecombe County
- Arrest and release. After an arrest by Tarboro or Rocky Mount Police, the Edgecombe County Sheriff, or the State Highway Patrol, a magistrate sets release conditions. Call us that day if the charge is DWI, because license deadlines start right away.
- First court date. Misdemeanor, DWI, and felony first appearances are set in Edgecombe County District Court. Check the eCourts Portal for the courtroom.
- Negotiation with District 8. We review the reports, video, and lab work and negotiate with the District 8 prosecutors assigned to your case.
- Trial or Superior Court. Misdemeanors are tried before a District Court judge, with a right to appeal for a jury trial. Felonies move to Superior Court in Edgecombe County 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 Edgecombe County
Family law in Edgecombe County
Edgecombe County family cases, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and equitable distribution, are filed in District Court. Contested custody cases generally go to the state custody mediation program before a judge decides them. Families in Rocky Mount should confirm whether they live in Edgecombe or Nash before filing. Equitable distribution claims must be filed before an absolute divorce is granted or they can be lost.
Your Edgecombe County legal team
Edgecombe 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
Edgecombe County FAQs
Is my Edgecombe County case in Tarboro or Rocky Mount?
Edgecombe County has two court locations: the courthouse at 301 St. Andrews Street in Tarboro and the Rocky Mount Judicial Center at 305 Cokey Road. Your citation, summons, or the eCourts Portal shows which building and courtroom. If it is unclear, call before your court date rather than guessing.
Who prosecutes criminal cases in Edgecombe County?
The District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 8 prosecutes criminal cases in Edgecombe County. District 8 covers Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties. Your lawyer negotiates with the assistant district attorney assigned to your courtroom about dismissal, reduced charges, deferred prosecution, or a plea, and prepares the case for trial if no fair offer comes.
Is a Rocky Mount arrest an Edgecombe or Nash County case?
It depends on where the offense happened. Rocky Mount lies in both counties. Offenses on the Edgecombe side are Edgecombe County cases; offenses on the Nash side go to the Nash County Courthouse in Nashville. Both are prosecuted by District 8. Your citation or the eCourts Portal shows the county.
Can a Raleigh-based lawyer handle my Edgecombe County case?
Yes. North Carolina lawyers can appear in any county in the state. Our Raleigh office serves Edgecombe County clients. Criminal defense: free consultation with our Director of Client Engagement. Family law: $50 consultation with our Director of Client Engagement. Full refund if you’re not satisfied, for any reason. What matters most is that your lawyer knows the Tarboro courthouse and the local prosecutors, checks the calendar closely, and is prepared on your court date.
Nearby counties
We also serve these nearby counties: Nash County, Wilson County, Pitt County, Halifax County.
City pages: Rocky Mount.
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.