Warren County Criminal Defense and Family Lawyers

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

Warren County cases are heard at the Warren County Courthouse, 109 South Main Street in Warrenton, and prosecuted by the District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 11, which covers Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, and Warren Counties. Our Raleigh office serves Warren County clients. Call (919) 925-4613. Phones and chat answered 24/7.

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Warren County court quick facts

Courthouse Warren County Courthouse, 109 S Main St, Warrenton, NC 27589. Main number (252) 257-6300.
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
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 Warren County

Warren County cases are heard in the courthouse on South Main Street in Warrenton, the county seat. The prosecutors come from Prosecutorial District 11, based at the Granville County Courthouse in Oxford, and the same office and judges also serve Franklin, Granville, Person, and Vance Counties. Splitting time five ways means Warren court weeks are spaced out, so one missed or continued date can move a case well down the calendar.

Interstate 85 crosses the county near Norlina and Manson, and highway stops there produce many of the DWI, speeding, and drug cases heard in Warrenton. Many residents also cross into Virginia for work. Tell your lawyer about any out-of-state charges at the start.

What happens after an arrest in Warren County

  1. Arrest and release. After an arrest by Warrenton or Norlina Police, the Warren 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 Warren 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 Warrenton 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 Warren County

Warren 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. Custody schedules for families in Warrenton, Norlina, and Macon often have to fit long commutes to Virginia or the Triangle, so choose exchange times and a meeting point both parents can actually reach. Equitable distribution claims must be filed before an absolute divorce is granted or they can be lost.

Your Warren County legal team

Warren 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

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Warren County FAQs

The Warren County Courthouse is at 109 South Main Street in Warrenton. The main number is (252) 257-6300, 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 Warren 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.

A charge from a stop in Warren County is heard at the Warren County Courthouse, 109 South Main Street in Warrenton, wherever you live. If you miss that date, the court can order your arrest, and for a motor vehicle charge G.S. 20-24.1 allows a license revocation that takes effect 60 days after notice unless the case is resolved. Tell your lawyer early that you live out of state so court dates can be planned around travel.

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

Nearby counties

We also serve these nearby counties: Vance County, Franklin County, Halifax 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.