Rowan County cases are heard at the Rowan County Courthouse, 210 North Main Street in Salisbury, and prosecuted by the District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 27, which covers Rowan County alone. Rowan also runs a veterans treatment court. Our Charlotte office serves Rowan County clients. Call (704) 842-3411.
Rowan County Criminal Defense and Family Lawyers
Charged with a crime or headed to family court in Rowan County?
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Rowan County court quick facts
| Courthouse | Rowan County Courthouse, 210 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144. Main number (704) 797-3001. |
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| Hours | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Prosecutor | District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 27 (Rowan County) |
| Court districts | Prosecutorial, Superior Court, and District Court District 27 |
| Recovery courts | Veterans treatment court (per the NC Judicial Branch) |
| Our serving office | Charlotte office, 5960 Fairview Rd, Suite 438 |
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 Rowan County
The public entrance to the Rowan County Courthouse is on Liberty Street, with accessible ramps. Everyone goes through metal detectors. The court lists items you cannot bring in, including knives of any size, scissors, firearms, mace, and cameras or phone cameras. Bags may be searched. Leave anything questionable in the car.
Kannapolis sits in both Rowan and Cabarrus Counties, so where an arrest happened decides which courthouse hears the case. A stop on the Rowan side goes to Salisbury, not Concord. Rowan also operates a veterans treatment court, which is worth raising early if you served.
What happens after an arrest in Rowan County
- Arrest and release. After an arrest by Salisbury or Kannapolis Police, the Rowan 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 Rowan County District Court. Check the eCourts Portal for the courtroom.
- Negotiation with District 27. We review the reports, video, and lab work and negotiate with the District 27 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 Salisbury after indictment.
If you or a family member was just arrested, call (704) 842-3411 now. Have the person’s full name, date of birth, and the charge from the paperwork ready.
Criminal charges we defend in Rowan County
Family law in Rowan County
Rowan 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 who live near the Kannapolis line should confirm their county of residence before filing. Equitable distribution claims must be filed before an absolute divorce is granted or they can be lost. Our Raleigh family law team handles Rowan County family cases.
Your Rowan County legal team
Rowan County clients work with our Charlotte office team.
Family law cases here are handled by our Raleigh family law team.
Where to find us
Martine Law, Charlotte office
5960 Fairview Rd, Suite 438
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 842-3411Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
Rowan County FAQs
What can I bring into the Rowan County Courthouse?
The court says visitors enter on Liberty Street and pass through metal detectors run by the Sheriff. Knives of any size, scissors, firearms, ammunition, mace, and cameras, including phone cameras, are not allowed. Bags may be searched. Leave these items in your car so you are not late to court.
Is a Kannapolis arrest handled in Rowan or Cabarrus County?
It depends on where the arrest or offense happened. Kannapolis lies in both counties. Cases from the Rowan side are heard at the Rowan County Courthouse in Salisbury and prosecuted by District 27. Cases from the Cabarrus side go to Concord. Your citation or the eCourts Portal shows the county.
Does Rowan County have a veterans treatment court?
Yes. The North Carolina Judicial Branch lists Rowan County among the counties with a veterans treatment court. It serves veterans whose charges are linked to substance use, mental health, or both, through treatment and close court supervision. Eligibility is screened, so tell your lawyer about your service as soon as possible.
Who prosecutes criminal cases in Rowan County?
The District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 27 prosecutes criminal cases in Rowan County. District 27 covers Rowan County only. Your lawyer works with the assistant district attorney assigned to your courtroom on dismissal, reduction, deferred prosecution, or a plea, and prepares the case for trial if needed.
Nearby counties
We also serve these nearby counties: Cabarrus County, Iredell County, Davidson County (family law only), Stanly County.
See every county served by our Charlotte 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.