Trellis Law

Erin is from Atlanta, Georgia. She earned a bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University and a law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. She lives in New Salem, NC with her husband.

Governor Cooper Appoints New District Court Judge for Union County

Erin worked as a partner at Hucks & Regan, LLP prior to her election as district court judge.

Erin S. Hucks currently serves as a district court judge in Judicial District 20D. She was appointed in 2019, elected to a full term in 2020, and is serving her first term.

As a private practice attorney, worked for the Union County Child Child Support Enforcement Agency.

Named one of the best North Carolina criminal law attorneys by the American Insitute of Criminal Law Attorneys in 2017.

- As a private practice attorney, worked for the Union County Child Child Support Enforcement Agency.
- Named one of the best North Carolina criminal law attorneys by the American Insitute of Criminal Law Attorneys in 2017.

Legal Experience

As of June 1, 2025, Erin S. Hucks did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Facebook

Collaborated with the Sheriff's Office, the Superior Court Judge, Union County, the Union County Arts Council, and artist Margaret James to create an artistic waiting room for child witnesses to help address stress.

- Collaborated with the Sheriff's Office, the Superior Court Judge, Union County, the Union County Arts Council, and artist Margaret James to create an artistic waiting room for child witnesses to help address stress.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Served as a member of the Union County Bar Association, the Alliance of Women Trial Lawyers, the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, and the North Carolina Bar Association's Bar Leadership Institute.

- Served as a member of the Union County Bar Association, the Alliance of Women Trial Lawyers, the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, and the North Carolina Bar Association's Bar Leadership Institute.

Community Involvement

Erin S. Hucks

- 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. 

District Court Judge, Seat 04

Election results

Candidates (1)