Gov. appoints Wingate alum to district court judge

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Cull earned a bachelor's degree in history with a minor in English from Wingate University and a law degree from the North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Cull worked as a partner at Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A. He also worked for the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office and the Brady Law Firm.

Cull Jordan currently serves as a district court judge in Judicial District 12. He was appointed in 2021 and has served 1 term.

Mr. Cull Jordan, III

As an attorney, worked in areas including personal injury, criminal defense, and family law.

- As an attorney, worked in areas including personal injury, criminal defense, and family law.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Cull Jordan did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Social Mobility: Judge Presides with Compassionate Authority

Website says, "Jordan’s sense of fairness comes through in his approach to the law, which is to personalize each case... Instead of simply telling them the number of months they could expect to serve if they pleaded guilty vs. going to trial, he would break it down into terms that demonstrated how each scenario would affect their life."

Wants to ensure "a  fair and equitable outcome" for each case.

- Website says, "Jordan’s sense of fairness comes through in his approach to the law, which is to personalize each case... Instead of simply telling them the number of months they could expect to serve if they pleaded guilty vs. going to trial, he would break it down into terms that demonstrated how each scenario would affect their life."
- Wants to ensure "a  fair and equitable outcome" for each case.

Judicial Philosophy

Served on the board of directors of the Boys and Girls Club and the board of trustees of the Arts Council for Fayetteville and Cumberland County.

Served as a member of the Cumberland County Young Lawyers, the Cumberland County Bar Grievance Committee and the Legal Advisory Committee of Cumberland County.

- Served on the board of directors of the Boys and Girls Club and the board of trustees of the Arts Council for Fayetteville and Cumberland County.
- Served as a member of the Cumberland County Young Lawyers, the Cumberland County Bar Grievance Committee and the Legal Advisory Committee of Cumberland County.

Community Involvement

Cull Jordan

Cull Jordan currently serves as district court judge in Judicial District 12. He was appointed in 2021 and has served one term.

As of June 14, 2024, Cull Jordan did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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. 