The Bristol County District Attorney serves the needs of the surrounding county and has offices located in New Bedford, Taunton, Fall River as well as in Attleboro. The office works to represent the county in legal matters and ensure that the law is applied correctly. In Bristol County area there are four District Courts, which handle cases involving misdemeanors like assault and battery. More extreme cases, such as felonies, are heard in Superior Court. Check the main website for a wide range of information regarding the courts and the district.