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Claudia C. Croom

Claudia Croom graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1990. She also has a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law. Claudia has been married to Special Superior Court Judge Craig Croom for over 29 years.

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Claudia is the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court. She previously practiced law in her own firm, Claudia C. Croom, PLLC, for 10 years, where her areas of practice included criminal defense, social security disability, personal injury, and DMV hearings. She also served as a civil magistrate judge for over 17 years, presiding over thousands of small claims cases. 

Claudia is currently the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court. She was appointed to this position on January 3, 2026.

Graduated with a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1996 after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Duke University in 1990.

Said, "For over 17 years, Claudia served as a Civil Magistrate Judge where she presided over thousands of small claims cases. She practiced law in her law firm, Claudia C. Croom, PLLC, for 10 years where her areas of practice were criminal defense, social security disability, personal injury, and DMV hearings."

As of April 6, 2026, Claudia C. Croom’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.

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Claudia Croom has a bachelor 27s degree in economics from Duke University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University. She has been married to Special Superior Court Judge Craig Croom for over 29 years.

Claudia is the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court. She previously practiced law in her own firm, Claudia C. Croom, PLLC, for 10 years, where her areas of practice included criminal defense, social security disability, personal injury, and DMV hearings. She also served as a civil magistrate judge for over 17 years, where she presided over thousands of small claims cases. 

Claudia is currently the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court. She was appointed to this position in January 2026. Before her appointment, Claudia served as a civil magistrate judge for over 17 years.

As a civil magistrate judge, presided over thousands of small claims cases.

Wants to provide "courteous, efficient and professional customer service and to ensure the accuracy and integrity of court records for the public and legal community in her role as record keeper and administrator."