Union County cases are heard at the Union County Judicial Center, 400 North Main Street in Monroe, where the District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 30 also has its office. After an arrest, people are usually taken before a magistrate at the Union County Jail on Presson Road. Our Charlotte office handles Union County criminal and family cases. Call (704) 842-3411. Phones and chat answered 24/7.
Union County Criminal Defense and Family Lawyers
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Union County court quick facts
| Courthouse | Union County Judicial Center, 400 North Main St, Monroe, NC 28112. Main number (704) 698-3100. |
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| Hours | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Magistrate’s office | At the Union County Jail, 3344 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28212 |
| Prosecutor | District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 30, 400 North Main St, Monroe |
| Court districts | Prosecutorial, Superior Court, and District Court District 30 |
| Recovery courts | DWI treatment court and 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 Union County
Union County is one of only a handful of North Carolina counties with a DWI treatment court, and it also has a veterans treatment court. For someone facing a repeat DWI, the treatment court can mean intensive supervision and treatment instead of the usual path. It is demanding and not right for everyone, which is why it should be weighed early with a lawyer who knows the requirements.
Union County’s magistrate’s office is located at the county jail on Presson Road in Monroe. That is where release conditions are set after most arrests and where bond is usually addressed. If a family member was just arrested, the most useful things to have when you call us are their full name, date of birth, and the charge listed on the arrest paperwork.
What happens after an arrest in Union County
- Magistrate on Presson Road. After an arrest by Monroe Police, a town department, the Union County Sheriff, or the Highway Patrol, the magistrate at the jail sets release conditions.
- First appearance at the Judicial Center. District Court calendars for misdemeanors, DWI, and felony first appearances are held at 400 North Main Street.
- Negotiation with District 30. We test the evidence and negotiate with the District 30 prosecutors in the same building.
- Trial, treatment court, or resolution. Depending on the case, the path may be a District Court trial, an appeal to Superior Court, a negotiated resolution, or, for eligible repeat DWI cases, treatment court.
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 Union County
Family law in Union County
Union County divorce, custody, support, and equitable distribution cases are filed in District Court at the Judicial Center in Monroe. Contested custody cases generally go through the state custody mediation program before a judge hears them. Families in western Union County, close to the Mecklenburg line, sometimes have cases or orders in both counties; we sort out which court has authority before anything is filed. Our Raleigh family law team handles Union County family cases.
Your Union County legal team
Union 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) 842-3411, phones and chat answered 24/7
Union County FAQs
Where is the Union County courthouse?
Union County court cases are heard at the Union County Judicial Center, 400 North Main Street in Monroe. It is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, and the main number is (704) 698-3100. The District Attorney’s office for Prosecutorial District 30 is in the same building.
Does Union County have a DWI treatment court?
Yes. The North Carolina Judicial Branch lists Union County among the few counties with a DWI treatment court. It serves high-risk, high-need people with repeat DWI charges, using close supervision and treatment. Union County also has a veterans treatment court. Eligibility is screened, so ask your lawyer early whether either option fits.
Where does a magistrate set bond in Union County?
The Union County magistrate’s office is located at the Union County Jail, 3344 Presson Road in Monroe. After most arrests, the magistrate sets conditions of release there, such as a written promise, an unsecured bond, or a secured bond. A lawyer may be able to ask a judge to modify conditions later.
Will my Union County misdemeanor go to trial?
Most do not. Many misdemeanors are resolved through dismissal, deferral, or negotiated pleas with District 30 prosecutors. If your case is tried, a District Court judge decides it without a jury. If you are convicted there, you have the right to appeal to Superior Court for a new trial before a jury.
Nearby counties
We also serve these nearby counties: Mecklenburg County, Cabarrus County, Gaston 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.