Mr. Naylor is a licensed North Carolina attorney who focuses his practice on criminal defense as well as domestic cases. Born and raised in Sampson County, North Carolina, Mr. Naylor graduated from Midway High School in 2010 and went on to attend Campbell University, receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics in 2014.

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Naylor has worked as an attorney at Castle, Peterson & Naylor, P.C. since 2017 and currently serves as treasurer of the Onslow County Bar Association. He received his Bachelor of Science from Campbell University and his Juris Doctor from the Campbell University School of Law.

Governor Stein Announces District Court Appointment

Johnathon S. Naylor is originally from Sampson County, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Campbell University and a law degree from the Campbell University School of Law.

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Johnathon works as an attorney at Castle, Peterson & Naylor, P.C.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Governor Stein Announces District Court Appointment
RALEIGH
Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment: Johnathon Naylor to the District Court for Judicial District 5, serving Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties. Naylor is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable William B. “Billy” Sutton, Jr. retired.

Johnathon was appointed to the District Court for Judicial District 5, serving Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties, to fill a vacancy following Judge William B. Sutton Jr.'s retirement.

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Works as an attorney at Castle, Peterson & Naylor, P.C., providing legal advice and representation to clients since 2017.

Was appointed to the District Court for Judicial District 5, serving Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties.

- Works as an attorney at Castle, Peterson & Naylor, P.C., providing legal advice and representation to clients since 2017.
- Was appointed to the District Court for Judicial District 5, serving Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties.

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Johnathon S. Naylor

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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.