North Carolina

2026 North Carolina General Election

Pell Cooper

- 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

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District Court Judge

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Pell Cooper is from North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree and a law degree from the University of North Carolina. He and his wife, Meredith, live in Rocky Mount. 

Pell Cooper - Ballotpedia

Judge Cooper's wife now listed as manager of family's solar property

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Pell is a district court judge for the 7A and 7BC Judicial Districts in North Carolina. He has been on the bench since 1999. He is also the sole manager of Will Clark Properties and York Investment Enterprises LLC. Pell and Roy Cooper are both listed as managers of Sapony Creek Properties LLC. 

Pell is currently a district court judge for the 7A and 7B Judicial Districts. He has served on the court since 1999.

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

Is listed as a manager of three businesses, which may violate state judicial rules preventing conflicts of interest by judges.