THE STAR, Voters will elect new judge for Cleveland and Lincoln counties

Trellis, Judge James Hodges: Professional Backgound and Legal Expertise

Martindale, Mr. James Thomas Hodges, Jr.

Jamie holds a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. He is married to his wife, Adrienne, with whom he has 2 daughters. 

Jamie previously worked as a partner at Pendleton, Pendleton & Deaton, P.A. 

Jamie Hodges currently serves as a district court judge in District 27B. He was elected to this position in 2020 and is serving his first term. 

As a partner at the Pendleton, Pendleton & Deaton, P.A., Hodges managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients. 

- As a partner at the Pendleton, Pendleton & Deaton, P.A., Hodges managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients. 

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

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Promises to respect law enforcement officers and administer punishments "that meet the crimes committed."

- Promises to respect law enforcement officers and administer punishments "that meet the crimes committed."

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Jamie Hodges

As an attorney at the Pendleton, Pendleton & Deaton, P.A.  Hodges researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, provided defense and counsel to clients handling primarily business law, estate planning and certain criminal cases.

- As an attorney at the Pendleton, Pendleton & Deaton, P.A.  Hodges researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, provided defense and counsel to clients handling primarily business law, estate planning and certain criminal cases.

As of June 14, 2024, Jamie Hodges 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. 