McDowell County is named for Joseph McDowell, who was a soldier in the American Revolutionary War…read moreand who took part in the Battle of Kings Mountain. The county was created in 1842 and Marion has been the county seat ever since. This building is the second to serve as the county courthouse, replacing the one that was built in 1844. It was completed in 1923. It has a Neoclassical architecture with a central block flanked by slightly recessed wings. The features horizontal brickwork on the first story and five tall vertical windows on the upper levels and a flat roofline. It was designed by Erle G. Stillwell who is also responsible for the Henderson (NC) City Hall and the Sumter (SC) City Hall plus a large number of theaters across the southeast. [Review 641 of 2025 - 4128 in North Carolina - 24202 overall]

Support staff, Clerks, Deputies, etc., all very nice and professional. District Attorney's Office…read morereasonable and friendly. Courthouse beautiful on the outside, a bit of a dog on the inside. (Needs to be renovated.) District Court is in the BASEMENT fo the building. Roadside parking available, but you made need to drive a block or two to find it. DON'T TRY TO BRING A CELL PHONE IN, as you'll have to turn around and walk back to the car. There also is a security checkpoint, so leave your knives, brass knuckes & mace in the car. Beautiful part of the state. Easy to find. Nice people.

Watauga County, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, was officially…read moreformed in 1849 and named for the Watauga River. Its name derived from a Native American term meaning "beautiful water." Boone, the county seat, was selected early on and has remained the administrative center ever since. The current Watauga County Courthouse is the fourth courthouse to serve the county and was completed in 1968. The building showcases a modernist style with buff-colored stone and concrete. It features a flat roofline, a recessed central entrance, and symmetrical window groupings. A front addition was completed in 1982. Parking is available directly behind the courthouse and along Queen Street in metered spaces designated for courthouse visitors. The building is handicap accessible via the rear entrance. I was able to find parking and walk the grounds - I did not spot any historical markers or historical monuments. [Review 1217 of 2025 - 4402 in North Carolina - 24769 overall]

Caldwell County is named for Joseph Caldwell (1773-1835) who was the first president of the…read moreUniversity of North Carolina. The county was formed in 1841 from parts of Burke County and Wilkes County. Since then, parts of Caldwell County were used to form other neighboring counties. This is the current county courthouse, the Caldwell County Justice Center and it is a modern building designed in the late twentieth century for function, security and efficient circulation rather than ornamentation. It houses the Superior Court, District Court, and the Clerk of Court. It has a simple facade with a secure, recessed main entrance that is designed for screening and controlled access. It is a buff brown brick and concrete construction that is far from ornate. Function over form. As one would expect on a Sunday morning, it was secured but there are still grounds to explore and monuments to view. The historic 1905 courthouse, is now the Caldwell Heritage Museum and it is a few blocks south. [Review 554 of 2026 - 4648 in North Carolina - 25736 overall]

I was here for a brief moment, but the interior was nice and looks fairly new. The deputies are…read morevery helpful as well as the clerks. If this is your first time visiting, be sure to go to the entrance on the street corner. The other courthouse immediately beside of it has no entrance and is part of the old courthouse.

Catawba County was formed in 1842 from Lincoln County and this Justice Center was completed in 1979…read morewith later expansions in 2018/2019. It is a two-story structure of gray concrete and glass in a modern style. This minimalist, functional design contrasts sharply with the county's earlier Neo-Classical courthouse from 1924. In recent years, the Justice Center underwent a significant expansion, adding wings to the north, east, and south sides while preserving the original structure at its core. Inside, the building houses both Superior and District Courts for the 25th Judicial District, serving Catawba, Burke, and Caldwell counties. They have a massive parking lot and I found plenty of space this afternoon. [Review 1195 of 2025 - 4380 in North Carolina - 24747 overall]

Judge gave my funds to opposing lawyer and is missing in action. Have not heard anything about my…read moreshare of equitable distribution

I called the Lincoln County (NC) Clerks office to find out how I get a copy of the written…read morejudgement from Small Claims court. I need it to add to statement for a criminal complaint for a different county in the same matter. I was told to come to the Court House for it. When I asked exactly what I would receive if I drove an hr. to the Court House I was told to hold. Been on hold for 25 minutes now. I'm sure they're hoping I'll hang up, but I won't. Zero concern for a non-lawyer 'newbie' to matters such as these. Zero accountabilty I'm sure. Typical gov't. employee attitude.

My husband had to appear for traffic court at Catabawa County District 10 in Newton.I accompanied…read moremy husband to the courthouse. We politely asked the security staff at the entrance of District Court 10 a simple question about what to do.This certain security staff was intimidating, arrogant and very disrespectful to myself and my husband. Other individuals waiting in the area told me this is normal behavior for this security staff for "some people" We are Caucasian and in our 60s. My husband and myself are proffesionals. I am a BSN RN and my husband is a project manager. All other staff including security and clerks office staff were very pleasant and helpful. I don't understand why this court house would allow a staff to exhibit discrimination and disparity to selected people.