Trellis, Judge William C. Farris

William is from Wilson, North Carolina and attended Wilson Fike High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree and his law degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

William previously worked as an attorney at Farris & Farris, P.A.

William C. Farris currently serves as a District Court Judge in Judicial District 7. He was appointed in 2001 and is serving his sixth term. He has served as the Chief District Court Judge for the 7th Judicial District since 2005.

Served as District Court Judge since 2001.

Has 23 years of experience in private practice, from 1978 to 2001.

- Served as District Court Judge since 2001.
- Has 23 years of experience in private practice, from 1978 to 2001.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, William C. Farris did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Vice president of the North Carolinia Bar Association.

Has volunteered with the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club Advisory Council, the Youth of Wilson and the Mediation Center of Eastern North Carolina, and the the Wilson County Youth Athletic Association.

- Vice president of the North Carolinia Bar Association.
- Has volunteered with the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club Advisory Council, the Youth of Wilson and the Mediation Center of Eastern North Carolina, and the the Wilson County Youth Athletic Association.

Community Involvement

William C. Farris

William C. Farris is currently a District Court Judge in Judicial District 7. He was appointed in 2001 and is serving his sixth term. He has served as the Chief District Court Judge for the 7th Judicial District since 2005.

As of June 14, 2024, William C. Farris did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

William C. Farris is currently District Court Judge in Judicial District 7. He was appointed in 2001 and is serving his sixth term. He served as the Chief District Court Judge for the 7th Judicial District since 2005.

23 years of experience in private practice, from 1978 to 2001.

- Served as District Court Judge since 2001.
- 23 years of experience in private practice, from 1978 to 2001.

- 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. 