North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Bryan Ray

- 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

Bryan Ray is from Burlington, North Carolina. He has a law degree from Elon Law School.

NC District Court Judge District 17

Bryan is an attorney and a partner at Doby & Ray, where he has worked since 2016. 

Bryan is currently an attorney. He has experience in family law and has worked in various courtrooms.

Served on the Bar Association for 11 years.

As of January 5, 2026, Bryan Ray’s website did not contain information on this issue.