Person County Criminal Defense and Family Lawyers

Charged with a crime or headed to family court in Person County?

Person County cases are heard at the Person County Courthouse, 105 South Main Street in Roxboro, and prosecuted by the District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 11, which covers Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, and Warren Counties. Our Raleigh office serves Person County clients. Call (919) 925-4613.

Call (919) 925-4613

 Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free. En español: (704) 764-1518.

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Person County court quick facts

Courthouse Person County Courthouse, 105 S Main St, Roxboro, NC 27573. Main number (336) 503-5200.
Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Prosecutor District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 11 (Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, and Warren Counties)
Court districts Prosecutorial, Superior Court, and District Court District 11
Recovery courts Adult treatment court (listed on the Person County court page)
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 Person County

Person County has one courthouse, on South Main Street in Roxboro. It is part of Prosecutorial District 11, a five-county district whose main office is at the Granville County Courthouse in Oxford. Prosecutors and judges rotate among Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, and Warren, so court weeks follow a shared calendar.

Many Person County residents commute to Durham or across the Virginia line. If you were charged in another county or state as well, tell your lawyer at the start, because the outcome of one case can affect your license or record in the other.

What happens after an arrest in Person County

  1. Arrest and release. After an arrest by Roxboro Police, the Person 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.
  2. First court date. Misdemeanor, DWI, and felony first appearances are set in Person County District Court. Check the eCourts Portal for the courtroom.
  3. Negotiation with District 11. We review the reports, video, and lab work and negotiate with the District 11 prosecutors assigned to your case.
  4. 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 Roxboro 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.

Family law in Person County

Person 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. Parents who commute to Durham should build realistic exchange times into any custody schedule. Equitable distribution claims must be filed before an absolute divorce is granted or they can be lost.

Your Person County legal team

Person 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) 925-4613Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.

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Person County FAQs

The Person County Courthouse is at 105 South Main Street in Roxboro. The main number is (336) 503-5200, and it is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Criminal and family cases from across the county are heard there. Check the eCourts Portal for your courtroom and time.

The District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 11 prosecutes criminal cases in Person County. District 11 covers Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, and Warren 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.

Tell your lawyer about both cases right away. A conviction in one state can affect your license or sentencing in the other, and timing can matter. A North Carolina lawyer handles the Person County case; a Virginia lawyer may be needed for the Virginia charge. Coordinating them early avoids surprises.

Yes. North Carolina lawyers can appear in any county in the state. Our Raleigh office serves Person 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 Roxboro courthouse and the local prosecutors, checks the calendar closely, and is prepared on your court date.

Nearby counties

We also serve these nearby counties: Granville County, Durham County, Orange County, Caswell County.

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.