North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Travis N. Wheeler

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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

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

District Court Judge

Buket Urgen

Travis is from Smithfield, North Carolina. He attended Smithfield-Selma Senior High School. He has a bachelor’s degree from Campbell University and a law degree (Juris Doctor) from Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law.

Judge Travis N. Wheeler - Professional Background & Legal ...

Referral Attorneys - Attorney Mark Matney - Newport News Virginia

Travis is a judge. He works at the 11th Judicial District Court of North Carolina in Lee County, where he has been since 2022. He previously managed his own private law practice at the Law Office of Travis N. Wheeler.

As of January 5, 2026, Travis N. Wheeler’s website did not contain information on this issue.