Spencer B. Merriweather III, a career prosecutor with more than a decade of experience, was sworn into office as Mecklenburg County's District Attorney on November 27, 2017, after being appointed by Governor Roy Cooper.
During his tenure as a prosecutor, he has sought justice for homicide victims and their families, prosecuted sex offenders and helped guide defendants facing addiction toward treatment and recovery. DA Merriweather is committed to protecting the community and ensuring that justice is accessible to everyone.