Courts

Federal

U.S. District Court
Eastern District of North Carolina
Alton Lennon Federal Building
2 Princess Street, Wilmington
(910) 815-4663

State

The state court system in North Carolina is divided into three parts in each county: Magistrate, District and Superior Court. Which court hears a case depends on the severity of the charge or claim. Magistrates hear small claims not exceeding $5,000 and minor criminal matters. District Court cases range from traffic infractions to low-level felonies. The court also handles child support, custody matters and civil cases up to $10,000. Superior Court judges handle major felonies, civil cases seeking more than $10,000 and criminal case appeals from District Court.

New Hanover County

Judicial Complex
316 Princess Street, Wilmington
Open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
District Attorney: 910-341-1400
Website: www.nccourts.org/County/NewHanover 

Brunswick County

Government complex
310 Government Center Drive, NE, Bolivia
Superior Court, (910) 253-7652
Civil District Court, (910) 253-8502
Criminal District Court, (910) 253-8509
Magistrate, (910) 253-4471
District Attorney’s Office: (910) 253-8200
Website: www.nccourts.org/County/Brunswick

Pender County

Courthouse, 100 S. Wright Street, Burgaw
Clerk of Superior Court: (910) 259-1229
Automated directory: (910) 259-1217
District Attorney: (910) 259-1388
Website: www.nccourts.org/County/Pender