North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Michelle McEntire

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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

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Michelle is a lawyer. She works at McEntire Law, PLLC, where she has been since 2018. She previously worked in the District Attorney’s Office for District 29A and as a clinical social worker.

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Michelle McEntire is currently a District Court Judge in Judicial District 29A. She was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Randy Pool.

Has worked as a sole practitioner at McEntire Law, PLLC since 2018, as a clinical social worker, and as a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s Office for District 29A.

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