North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Samantha C. Mobley

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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

Samantha is a district court judge. She works at the Mecklenburg County District Court, where she has been since 2022. She previously worked as a magistrate judge in Mecklenburg County for nine years, held a managerial role at Bank of America for seven years, and spent three years at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Served as a magistrate judge in Mecklenburg County for 9 years.

As of January 5, 2026, Samantha C. Mobley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Has participated in initiatives aimed at empowering underserved communities, advancing civil rights education, and fostering unity among diverse groups.