J. Brian Ratledge has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Tennessee and a law degree from Campbell University. He has lived in North Carolina for three and a half years.

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J. Brian Ratledge - N.C. District Court 10D, Seat 2

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J. Brian Ratledge has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Tennessee and a law degree from Campbell University. He has lived in North Carolina with his wife, Elizabeth, and their three children. He serves as an elder at his church. 

J. Brian is a judge for District 10D Seat 2 of the North Carolina 10th Judicial District. He has been in this position since January 1, 2019. He previously served three years on the Wake County Board of Elections. 

J. Brian Ratledge is currently a judge for District 10D, Seat 2, of the North Carolina 10th Judicial District. He assumed office on January 1, 2019, and was re-elected in 2022. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.

J. Brian is currently a judge for District 10D, Seat 2, of the North Carolina 10th Judicial District. He assumed office on January 1, 2019, and was re-elected in 2022. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.

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Has extensive legal experience, primarily in District Court, and emphasizes the importance of temperament in the judicial role.

As district court judge for seven years, presides over motions, hearings, and trials in criminal court, family court, domestic violence court, and civil court.

Appointed to the North Carolina Supreme Court's Rules and Advisory Commission as Chief Justice.

- As district court judge for seven years, presides over motions, hearings, and trials in criminal court, family court, domestic violence court, and civil court.
- Appointed to the North Carolina Supreme Court's Rules and Advisory Commission as Chief Justice.

Legal Experience

For Candidate J. Brian Ratledge on Issue judicial-administration: Advocates for the regular evaluation of the cash bail system to identify opportunities for refinements and improvements.

Supports regular evaluation of the cash bail system.

- Supports regular evaluation of the cash bail system.

Judicial Administration

Believes in upholding the Constitution while applying the law as written.

Supports "upholding the Constitution while applying the law as written."

- Supports "upholding the Constitution while applying the law as written."

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 5, 2026, J. Brian Ratledge’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Served three years on the Wake County Board of Elections.

- Served three years on the Wake County Board of Elections.

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J. Brian Ratledge

J. Brian Ratledge has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Tennessee and a law degree from Campbell University. He has lived in North Carolina with his wife, Elizabeth, and their three children for three and a half years and serves as an Elder at his church. 

Has extensive legal experience, primarily in the District Court, with a focus on Family Court.

- Has extensive legal experience, primarily in the District Court, with a focus on Family Court.
- Appointed to the North Carolina Supreme Court's Rules and Advisory Commission as Chief Justice.

- 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. 