Trellis Law, Mary H. Wells

Johnston County GOP, Mary Wells for District Court Judge District 11 Election 2012 (YouTube)

Mary is from Clayton, North Carolina. She earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from Campbell University and her law degree from Regent University. Mary is married and has three children. She attends First Baptist Church.

Prior to becoming a judge, Mary worked as an attorney in private practice. She ran her own law firm, Mary H. Wells, P.A.

Mary Howard Wells is currently District Court Judge for Judicial District 12. She was first elected in 2012 and is serving her 3 terms.

As an attorney in private practice, Mary managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

As a state district court judge, Mary oversees civil, juvenile, and misdemeanor criminal cases.

- As an attorney in private practice, Mary managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.
- As a state district court judge, Mary oversees civil, juvenile, and misdemeanor criminal cases.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Mary Howard Wells did not have a website or any information online.

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Mary Howard Wells

- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 