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Gale Legal Forms
Provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also included is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language.

North Carolina Court Forms
Find official court forms to use in the North Carolina court system.
United States District Courts (Eastern District of NC)
Find forms for civil and criminal cases; as well as forms for attorneys and appeals.

LawHelpNC
LawHelpNC.org provides access to free legal resources and information in North Carolina. Self-help packets, that include information on filling out forms, are also provided for various topics.
Legal Aid of North Carolina Legal Clinics
Legal Aid of North Carolina provides access to legal clinics across North Carolina. Visit this page to find a legal clinic near you or to watch the video from the clinic if you cannot attend a clinic.
Child Custody & Visitation
Criminal Record Expungement
Employee Rights
Health Care Power of Attorney & Living Wills
Simple Divorce
Social Security Disability
Tenants Rights
NC Second Chance Alliance Expungement Guide
NC Second Chance Alliance provides a guide on the rules for obtaining an expunction and which forms you would need to fill out to start the process.
NC Free Legal Answers
NC Free Legal Answers is a free online service for low-income individuals in North Carolina who need legal advice on civil matters.

The New Hanover County Public Law Library is located within the Main Library on 201 Chestnut Street, Downtown Wilmington.

The Law Library hours are:

Monday - Tuesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wednesday - Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Law Library includes a wealth of legal resources, including:

Need legal research assistance? Make an appointment with the law librarian by calling 910-798-6355.

Find A Lawyer (North Carolina Advocates for Justice)
Find a lawyer by location and primary areas of practice.
Find A Lawyer (North Carolina Bar Association)
Seek a referral by phone or online. No pro bono referrals offered through this service.
Martindale-Hubbell (Browse by Location)
Find an attorney or law firm by browsing by location.