Trellis, Judge Faith Fickling-Alvarez: Professional Background and Legal Experience

Ballotpedia, Faith Fickling-Alvarez

Faith holds a bachelor's degree in international studies from American University and a law degree from Syracuse University. 

Faith previously worked as an attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. 

Faith Ficking-Alvarez currently serves as a District Court Judge in District 26. She was appointed to this position in 2018 and is serving her second term. She ran for District Court Judge in District 4A in 2016, but did not win. 

As an attorney at Legal Aid of North Carolina, her areas of practice consisted of family law, domestic violence law, consumer protection law, and landlord law.

- As an attorney at Legal Aid of North Carolina, her areas of practice consisted of family law, domestic violence law, consumer protection law, and landlord law.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Faith Fickling-Alvarez did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

The North Carolina Judicial Branch, Mecklenburg County Youth Recovery Court Selected as One of Six Community-Based Youth Justice Startups Across the U.S

Supported Youth Advocate Programs, Inc and Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform's collaborative efforts to install a Youth Recovery Court in Mecklenburg County to help provide treatment and guidance for youth.

- Supported Youth Advocate Programs, Inc and Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform's collaborative efforts to install a Youth Recovery Court in Mecklenburg County to help provide treatment and guidance for youth.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Mecklenburg Bar Association, Faith Fickling

Served on the Board of Directors at Presbyterian Psychological Services and as a Peace Corps Volunteer in East Africa.

- Served on the Board of Directors at Presbyterian Psychological Services and as a Peace Corps Volunteer in East Africa.

Community Involvement

Faith Fickling-Alvarez

As of June 14, 2024, Faith Fickling-Alvarez 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.

Criminal Justice

Property Rights

North Carolina

District Court Judge

Faith Ficking-Alvarez currently serves as a district court judge in Judicial District 26. She was appointed to this position in 2018 and is serving her second term. She ran for district court judge in Judicial District 4A in 2016, but did not win. 