Ballotpedia, Jeannette R. Reeves

Trellis, Judge Jeannette R. Reeves: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

First woman appointed locally as chief District Court judge

Jeannette is from Keyser, West Virginia. She holds both a bachelor's degree and a law degree from West Virginia University. 

Jeannette previously worked as an attorney for Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, PLLC, and Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC.

Jeannette R. Reeves currently serves as a district court judge for Judicial District 27B. She was appointed to this position in 2014 and is serving her third term. She also serves as chief district court judge for Judicial District 27B. 
She was appointed to this position in 2020, and is the first woman to serve this position for this district. 

As an attorney at Teddy, Meekins and Talbert, PLLC, Reeves practiced in areas of family law, social security disability, contract disputes, competency matters, juvenile matters, employment disputes, and appeals.

As an attorney at Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC, Reeves researched and drafted legal documents, and helped clients pursue claims and negotiate settlements with individuals and companies.

- As an attorney at Teddy, Meekins and Talbert, PLLC, Reeves practiced in areas of family law, social security disability, contract disputes, competency matters, juvenile matters, employment disputes, and appeals.
- As an attorney at Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC, Reeves researched and drafted legal documents, and helped clients pursue claims and negotiate settlements with individuals and companies.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Jeannette R. Reeves did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

CUMBERLAND TIMES-NEWS, Former Keyser woman named as judge in North Carolina

Served as president of the Cleveland County and Judicial District 27B bar associations.

Served on the board of directors for the YMCA, the Abuse Prevention Council, and Communities in Schools.

- Served as president of the Cleveland County and Judicial District 27B bar associations.
- Served on the board of directors for the YMCA, the Abuse Prevention Council, and Communities in Schools.

Community Involvement

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Jeannette R. Reeves

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- 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

Jeannette R. Reeves currently serves as a district court judge for Judicial District 27B. She was appointed to this position in 2014 and is serving her second term. She also serves as chief district court judge for Judicial District 27B. She was appointed to this position in 2020, and is the first woman to serve this position for this district. 