Governor Cooper Announces Three Judicial Appointments

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Angela earned a bachelor's degree in English literature from the College of William & Mary and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law.

Angela works as a social services attorney with the Cleveland County Department of Social Services. She previously worked as a delinquency attorney with The Children’s Law Center.

Angela Woods currently serves as district court judge in District 39. She was appointed in 2024, and is serving her first term while running for official election. She previously ran for district court judge in 2020, but did not win.

Voters will elect new judge for Cleveland and Lincoln counties

As part of the Cleveland County Department of Social Services, works to assist the agency with the establishment and enforcement of child support payments and addressing adult guardianship issues.

As part of the Children's Law Center, worked to represent juveniles charged with crimes.

- As part of the Cleveland County Department of Social Services, works to assist the agency with the establishment and enforcement of child support payments and addressing adult guardianship issues.
- As part of the Children's Law Center, worked to represent juveniles charged with crimes.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Angela Woods’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Said, "People need to have a judge who will listen to what they have to say," and "As an attorney, I think it makes a big difference when you not only have the experience I do, but can also represent the community.'"

Advocates for minority and female representation in the court system.

- Said, "People need to have a judge who will listen to what they have to say," and "As an attorney, I think it makes a big difference when you not only have the experience I do, but can also represent the community.'"
- Advocates for minority and female representation in the court system.

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Angela Woods

Angela works as a Social Services Attorney with the Cleveland County Department of Social Services. She previously worked as a Delinquency Attorney with The Children’s Law Center.

Angela Woods currently served as district court judge in District 39. She was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to the role in 2024. She previously ran for district court judge in 2020, but did not win.

With the Cleveland County Department of Social Services, works to assist the agency with the establishment and enforcement of child support payments and addressing adult guardianship issues.

With the Children's Law Center, worked to represent juveniles charged with crimes.

- With the Cleveland County Department of Social Services, works to assist the agency with the establishment and enforcement of child support payments and addressing adult guardianship issues.
- With the Children's Law Center, worked to represent juveniles charged with crimes.

Website says, "'People need to have a judge who will listen to what they have to say,' said Woods. 'As an attorney, I think it makes a big difference when you not only have the experience I do, but can also represent the community.'"

- Website says, "'People need to have a judge who will listen to what they have to say,' said Woods. 'As an attorney, I think it makes a big difference when you not only have the experience I do, but can also represent the community.'"
- Advocates for minority and female representation in the court system.

As of July 8, 2024, Angela Woods’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 