North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Justin B. Greene

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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

As a solo practitioner, serves as County Attorney for Swain County, a Counsel for Graham and Swain County Departments of Social Services, Counsel for the Cherokee County and Clay County Guardian ad Litem and contract counsel for Western North Carolina Legal Aid.

As of January 5, 2026, Justin B. Greene’s website did not contain information on this issue.