North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Leah Britt Lanier

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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.

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Property Rights

Legal Experience

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District Court Judge

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Leah is a district court judge for North Carolina's District 20. She previously worked as an attorney for the Robeson County Public Defender's Office and the North Carolina Department of Justice.

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Leah is currently a district court judge for Robeson County. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

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