He also served for almost three years as an Assistant District Attorney in Alamance County. Wareham received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from East Carolina University and his Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Governor Stein Announces District Attorney Appointment

Matt Wareham earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts from East Carolina University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

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Wareham currently serves as the Chief Assistant District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 4. From 2017 to 2024, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the same office. He also served for almost three years as an Assistant District Attorney in Alamance County.

From 2017 to 2024, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the same office. He also served for almost three years as an Assistant District Attorney in Alamance County. Wareham received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from East Carolina University and his Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Matt Wareham currently works as the chief assistant district attorney in Prosecutorial District 4. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney in the same office and in Alamance County.

Matt Wareham has worked as the chief assistant district attorney in Prosecutorial District 4. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney in the same office and in Alamance County.

Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following District Attorney appointment:

Matthew T. Wareham as District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 4, serving Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties. Wareham is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Scott Thomas retired.

Matt serves as district attorney for Prosecutorial District 4, which includes Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties. He was appointed to fill the vacancy created after Scott Thomas retired.

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Served for almost three years as an assistant district attorney in Alamance County.

Served as an assistant district attorney in Prosecutorial District 4 from 2017 to 2024.

Was appointed district attorney for Prosecutorial District 4, serving Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties.

As District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 4, he is the chief prosecutor for Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties, filing criminal charges, directing investigations, prosecuting court cases, and supporting victims.

Serves as chief assistant district attorney in Prosecutorial District 4.

As chief assistant district attorney in Prosecutorial District 4, he handled day-to-day legal work like reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, negotiating pleas, and trying cases in court.

- As District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 4, he is the chief prosecutor for Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties, filing criminal charges, directing investigations, prosecuting court cases, and supporting victims.
- As chief assistant district attorney in Prosecutorial District 4, he handled day-to-day legal work like reviewing evidence, interviewing witnesses, negotiating pleas, and trying cases in court.

Legal Experience

Shortly after taking the oath of office, Wareham told his colleagues, “I’m excited to continue to serve this amazing community and committed to always uphold the Constitution while being firm but fair.” Wareham was appointed by Governor Josh Stein following the retirement of longtime District Attorney Scott Thomas.

Matthew T. Wareham sworn in as new district attorney for North Carolina's Fourth District

Committed to upholding the Constitution and being “firm but fair” as district attorney.

- Committed to upholding the Constitution and being “firm but fair” as district attorney.

Public Safety

As of January 5, 2026, Matt Wareham did not have a website or any information online.

Consumer Protection

Matt Wareham

- Was appointed district attorney for Prosecutorial District 4, serving Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties.
- Serves as chief assistant district attorney in Prosecutorial District 4.
- Served as an assistant district attorney in Prosecutorial District 4 from 2017 to 2024.
- Served for almost three years as an assistant district attorney in Alamance County.

As of January 5, 2026, Matt Wareham’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Matt Wareham is from eastern North Carolina. He attended North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Matthew T. Wareham sworn in as new district attorney for North ...

Matt is a prosecutor. He has served as a prosecutor for more than a decade in Alamance, Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties.

Matt is currently the district attorney for North Carolina's Fourth Prosecutorial District. He was appointed to this position in August 2025. Before his appointment, Matt served as a prosecutor for more than a decade in Alamance, Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties.

New DA sworn in for Craven, Carteret & Pamlico Counties

Plans to address the "drug crisis, particularly fentanyl."

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- The district attorney prosecutes all criminal cases filed in District and Superior Courts.
- They advise local law enforcement on which cases to pursue and how to collect proper evidence for those cases.
- The district attorney may institute court proceedings on behalf of the State, its agencies, or its citizens in any and all public interest matters. This means they play an important role in keeping the public safe.
The district attorney is elected for a four-year term in partisan elections. 

Prosecutes criminal cases and represents the state in local courts. 