North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Scott K. Skidmore

- 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

Scott is a criminal defense attorney. He works at Farver, Skidmore & McDonough, LLP, where he has been since 1992. He became a partner in 2001. He handles criminal cases in District and Superior Court, including felonies, misdemeanors and traffic matters, and has tried hundreds of cases, including first-degree murder charges. He also handles real estate matters such as loan closings, title searches and deed preparation.

Scott K. Skidmore | Attorneys at Law Hux & Keeney, PLLC

As a criminal trial attorney with over 30 years of experience, handles felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic matters, including numerous first-degree murder cases, and also manages real estate matters such as loan closings and title searches.

As of January 5, 2026, Scott K. Skidmore’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Active member of the community, serving on the Board of the Reidsville Housing Authority, Reidsville Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, and as a past president of the Reidsville Jaycees.