North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Karen D. McCallum

Karen McCallum has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Temple University and a law degree from the University of North Carolina. She is a lawyer serving Charlotte in family law, divorce, child custody, and child support cases.

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Judge Karen Denise McCallum - Charlotte, NC Attorney

Karen is a judge on the North Carolina District Court. She previously worked as a senior assistant district attorney, an assistant public defender, and an assistant attorney for the North Carolina Department of Social Services. She is a veteran of the U.S. Army.

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Karen is currently a judge of the North Carolina District Court, District 26, Seat 20. She was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

As a Senior Assistant District Attorney, McCallum has experience prosecuting civil and criminal cases on behalf of the district attorney’s office.

As an Assistant Public Defender, McCallum has experience representing clients in criminal cases.

As an Assistant Department of Social Services Attorney, McCallum provides legal representation and support in matters related to social services.

As of January 5, 2026, Karen D. McCallum’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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. 

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Karen McCallum has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Temple University and a law degree from the University of North Carolina. She is a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Karen is a judge on the North Carolina District Court. She previously worked as a senior assistant district attorney, an assistant public defender, and an assistant attorney for the Department of Social Services. She is a veteran of the U.S. Army.

As a legal professional, Karen D. McCallum has experience in various legal roles, including serving as a judge and practicing law in different capacities.