2024 NC General Election

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For Chief District Court Judge Amy Wilson, the law is “in her blood”

Amy received a bachelor's degree from Wingate University, as well as a law degree from the North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Amy has experience working as an attorney in private practice, a guardian ad litem, and a contract attorney.

Amanda L. (Amy) Wilson currently serves as a District Court Judge in Judicial District 21. She began serving in 2009 and has served three terms.

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Received a law degree from the North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Worked as a private practice attorney, a contract attorney for Legal Aid of North Carolina, and as a guardian ad litem.

- Received a law degree from the North Carolina Central University School of Law.
- Worked as a private practice attorney, a contract attorney for Legal Aid of North Carolina, and as a guardian ad litem.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Amanda L. (Amy) Wilson did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Said, "When you have a child that you had in a DSS case, or maybe a juvenile delinquent case where a child was in trouble and they come back to you later and you see that they’ve made a very positive turn in their life and they’re on a good path to success or they remember who you are — it’s gratifying."

- Said, "When you have a child that you had in a DSS case, or maybe a juvenile delinquent case where a child was in trouble and they come back to you later and you see that they’ve made a very positive turn in their life and they’re on a good path to success or they remember who you are — it’s gratifying."

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Amanda L. (Amy) Wilson

Amanda received a bachelor's degree from Wingate University.

As of June 24, 2024, Amanda L. (Amy) Wilson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Amanda L. (Amy) Wilson currently serves as District Court Judge in Judicial District 21 in North Carolina. She began serving in 2009 and has served three terms.

- Received a juris doctorate from the North Carolina Central University School of Law.
- Worked as a private practice attorney, a contract attorney for Legal Aid of North Carolina, and as a guardian ad litem.

As of June 14, 2024, Amanda L. (Amy) Wilson 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. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.

District Court Judge, Seat 04

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