The Message
Serving the Community
I am honored to have served as a Mecklenburg County District Court Judge for over fourteen years. During my time on the bench, I have primarily served in Family Court. I have always strived to be fair, just, and impartial, and to preside in a manner that everyone receives the same respect from the court. Since taking the bench, I have served as a lead judge, first as the Lead Child Support Judge, and since 2014 as the Lead Family Court Judge. In addition to presiding over cases in the courtroom, I have worked hard to improve the overall service to the citizens of Mecklenburg County by working on countless committees and projects behind the scenes to improve the court experience for litigants, and the efficiency of the courts. I have served as the Judicial Liaison to the North Carolina Bar Association’s Family Law Council, and currently serve on the Education Committee for the North Carolina Association of District Court Judges, helping plan continuing education programs for judges across the state and helping train judges in the area of Family Law.
My History
Before becoming a judge, I spent eighteen years in private practice in Charlotte, practicing law in every area of district court. In addition to my legal experience, I have the years of life experience, including managing a law practice and raising children, that provide me with a sound common sense approach to decision making and problem solving. I have lived in the south Charlotte area for over thirty years, where my husband and I have been active members of our church and community. With your support, I hope to continue to serve our community and state as a District Court Judge for years to come.
Bringing The Experience
When the pandemic hit in March of 2020, it required extra efforts to envision new ways of accomplishing the work of the courts in a safe and productive manner. I am proud of how Family Court in Mecklenburg County adjusted quickly to the new demands and was able to successfully continue operations in a productive manner during those unprecedented times.
I have worked behind the scenes for the last couple of years with groups planning for the day eCourts would come to Mecklenburg County. The work in this area has given me a deeper insight into the intricate details of the important roles of our clerks and support staff. The experience has made me better at evaluating the best practices for handling heavy workloads in the most efficient manner so efforts can be focused on helping the people that have their case before us in court.