NC Central University, Tiffany Whitfield, ’11

Tiffany is from Fayetteville and attended E. E. Smith High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in communications from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her law degree from North Carolina Central University. She is a member of Simon Temple AME Zion Church.

Tiffany previously worked as an assistant district attorney and as a public defender.

Tiffany Marie Whitfield currently serves as a District Court Judge in Judicial District 12. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her second term.

Responsible for juvenile cases as an assistant district attorney.

- Responsible for juvenile cases as an assistant district attorney.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Tiffany Marie Whitfield did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Trellis, Judge Tiffany M Whitfield

Volunteers as a speaker and mentor to students at local schools.

Member of the Junior League of Fayetteville.

- Volunteers as a speaker and mentor to students at local schools.
- Member of the Junior League of Fayetteville.

Community Involvement

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Tiffany Marie Whitfield

- 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

North Carolina

District Court Judge

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