Representing petitioners and respondents in Guilford County District Court DVPO proceedings under NC § 50B and § 50C.
201 South Eugene Street · Greensboro, NC 27401
Clerk of Superior Court — Domestic Violence Matters
Also: High Point Courthouse, 101 East Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260 (western Guilford County)
Guilford County is North Carolina’s third most populous county, centered on Greensboro and including High Point. The county has two courthouse locations, with the main courthouse in Greensboro handling the majority of DVPO filings. The Guilford County District Court handles a significant domestic violence docket and has judges who are experienced with the evidentiary and procedural requirements of these proceedings.
We represent clients in Guilford County District Court for both § 50B domestic violence protective orders and § 50C civil no-contact orders. Whether you are seeking protection or defending against an order, we handle the hearing preparation.
Guilford County DVPO petitions are filed at the Clerk of Superior Court’s office at 201 South Eugene Street in Greensboro, or at the High Point Courthouse if the matter arises in western Guilford County. The complaint is reviewed by a District Court judge, and an ex parte emergency order can generally be issued the same day when the facts support it.
Greensboro and the surrounding Guilford County area have active domestic violence support organizations, and petitioners can also access advocacy services at the courthouse. An attorney helps ensure that the complaint captures the legally relevant conduct clearly and that the evidence is organized for the most effective presentation at the 10-day hearing.
If you have been served with a DVPO in Guilford County, the 10-day hearing is your primary window to contest the order. Guilford County District Court judges have extensive experience with these proceedings and expect respondents to be prepared with evidence and argument — not just a denial. We build the defense systematically: reviewing the complaint, identifying weaknesses in the allegations, and preparing cross-examination of the petitioner’s account.
Frequently Asked QuestionsDVPO petitions in Guilford County are filed at the Guilford County Courthouse, 201 South Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. The Clerk of Superior Court handles domestic violence matters. Note that Guilford County also has a High Point Courthouse at 101 East Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260, which serves the western part of the county.
Guilford County District Court handles a large volume of domestic violence cases and has developed procedures to manage DVPO matters efficiently. The court schedules regular DVPO dockets and has judges with substantial experience in these proceedings. This environment rewards organized, well-prepared presentations from counsel on both sides.
At any NC DVPO hearing, including those in Guilford County, the most useful evidence is contemporaneous — meaning it was created close in time to the events alleged. This includes text messages and call logs, photographs of injuries or property damage, police reports and incident numbers, medical records, and witness statements from people who observed the conduct or its immediate aftermath. An attorney can help you identify and organize your evidence before the hearing.
For a full explanation of the DVPO process, see our NC § 50B explainer. For civil no-contact orders, see our § 50C guide. Return to dvpo.law.
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