Trellis, Judge Sophia Gatewood Crawford

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Sophia holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. 

Sophia previously worked as a trial attorney for her own private practice and as an associate at Poisson, Poisson, Bower and Clodfelter, PLLC. 

Sophia Gatewood currently serves as a District Court Judge for Judicial District 16A. She was appointed to this position in 2018 and is serving her second term. She previously served as Senior District Attorney for Judicial District 20.

Worked as senior assistant district attorney in District 20 for five years.

- Worked as a trial attorney for 17 years.
- Worked as senior assistant district attorney in District 20 for five years.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

THE LAURINBURG EXCHANGE, District Court judges pitch plan to establish Family Treatment Court in Scotland

Supported the proposal to establish Judicial District 16A’s first Family Treatment Court in Scotland County, saying, "If we don’t have a good foundation with our families, all these trouble you see in these big cities, it’s coming this way...It’ll make a difference in our children’s lives, our lives and generations to come."

- Supported the proposal to establish Judicial District 16A’s first Family Treatment Court in Scotland County, saying, "If we don’t have a good foundation with our families, all these trouble you see in these big cities, it’s coming this way...It’ll make a difference in our children’s lives, our lives and generations to come."

Judicial Administration

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Sophia Gatewood

Sophia previously worked as a Trial Attorney for her own Private Practice and as an Associate at the Poisson, Poisson, Bower and Clodfelter, PLLC. 

Sophia Gatewood currently serves as a District Court Judge for Judicial District 16A. She was appointed to this position in 2018 and is serving her second term. She also previously served as Senior District Attorney for Judicial District 20.

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

Supported proposal to establish Judicial District 16A’s first Family Treatment Court in Scotland County, saying "“If we don’t have a good foundation with our families, all these trouble you see in these big cities, it’s coming this way...It’ll make a difference in our children’s lives, our lives and generations to come."

- Supported proposal to establish Judicial District 16A’s first Family Treatment Court in Scotland County, saying "“If we don’t have a good foundation with our families, all these trouble you see in these big cities, it’s coming this way...It’ll make a difference in our children’s lives, our lives and generations to come."

Sophia previously worked as a Trial Attorney for her own Private Practice and as a Senior District Attorney for District 20. She also worked as an Associate at the Poisson, Poisson, Bower and Clodfelter, PLLC. 

- 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. 