In his February 10, 2022 candidate statement for the 10F District Court Judicial seat, Brooks wrote: “I was born and raised in the Cary/Apex area.”

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Brooks's February 2022 candidate statement lists “Apex Baptist Church, Member Present” among his bar, civic, and community activities.

Chris Brooks is originally from the Cary/Apex area. He is a member of Apex Baptist Church.

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Chris Brooks has a bachelor's degree in political science and psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from Campbell University's Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. He lives in Apex, North Carolina and is a member of Apex Baptist Church.

Chris currently works as a district court judge. He previously worked as a special deputy attorney general and assistant attorney general for the North Carolina Department of Justice.

Chris currently serves as a district court judge for Judicial District 10F. He was appointed to the position in 2025. 

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As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a special deputy attorney general, prosecuted high-profile criminal cases, and provided legal counsel and representation to public officials in civil suits against the government.

As an assistant attorney general, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under both state and federal law and advised state and federal government officials and agencies on legal matters.

- As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a special deputy attorney general, prosecuted high-profile criminal cases, and provided legal counsel and representation to public officials in civil suits against the government.
- As an assistant attorney general, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under both state and federal law and advised state and federal government officials and agencies on legal matters.

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As of January 5, 2026, Chris Brooks did not have a website or any information online.

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Serves as a member of Apex Baptist Church.

- Serves as a member of Apex Baptist Church.

Chris is a District Court judge for Judicial District 10F. He works at the District Court for Judicial District 10F in Wake County, where he has been since March 2025. He previously worked at the North Carolina Department of Justice, serving in the Transportation Division since 2006 and earlier in the Criminal Division.

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Chris Brooks is currently a district court judge representing North Carolina’s 10th Judicial District (District 10F). He was appointed in 2025 to fill the vacancy created after Judge Jennifer Bedford was elected to the Superior Court. He previously ran for District Court Judge of Judicial District 10F, Seat 1, in 2022 but did not win.

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Graduated with a B.S. from the University of North Carolina and a J.D. from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University.

He earned his bachelors at the University of North Carolina and his Juris Doctor from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University.

Chris is currently a district court judge in Judicial District 10 (Wake County). He was appointed in March 2025. He previously ran for election to the North Carolina District Court, District 10F, Seat 1, in 2022 but did not win.

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- 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.