Christopher Todd Roper will serve as district court judge in Judicial District 15B (Orange and Chatham counties), filling the seat vacated by the Honorable Joseph Buckner. Roper has been a Partner with Moody, Williams, Roper & Lee, LLP since 1989. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa and his Juris Doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.

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C. Todd Roper earned a Bachelor of Science in commerce and business administration from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, and a law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.

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C. Todd Roper works as a partner at Moody, Williams, Roper & Lee, LLP.

September 10, 2020

Gov. Roy Cooper has named NCAJ member C.Todd Roper to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 15B (Orange and Chatham counties), filling the seat vacated by the Honorable Joseph Buckner. Roper has been a partner with Moody, Williams, Roper & Lee, LLP since 1989.

Roper Appointed District Court Judge for District 15B

In 2020, Todd was appointed as a District Court judge in Judicial District 15B, filling a vacancy.

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Todd is the District Court judge in Judicial District 15B and was appointed to the role in 2020.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Has been a partner at Moody, Williams, Roper & Lee, LLP since 1989.

Was appointed to serve as a district court judge in Judicial District 15B, filling a vacancy.

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

Legal Experience

TO MANAGE THIS TYPE OF COURT, A DISTRICT COURT JUDGE MUST:
Listen
Treat every case as the most important because in that moment, it is the most important event for all parties involved
Take one case at a time providing the parties and their litigants the utmost attention
Treat all persons within the courtroom with respect
Maintain orderly proceedings

Judge Todd Roper: Philosophy

Treat all persons within the courtroom with respect
Maintain orderly proceedings
Manage all persons appearing in court
Allow everyone a full opportunity to be heard
Make decisions so people can move on with their lives
Uphold the constitution of the United States and North Carolina in all cases

Work hard
Be on time to handle the court’s business for the day
Be available to discuss the court and improve community perception of the judiciary
Be aware of systemic racism
Know the law by keeping up with its changes

I pledge to follow all of the above and will make decisions which incorporate balanced reasoning and impartial decision making based on the laws and facts of each case.

Said district court judges must manage cases individually, give parties a full opportunity to be heard, maintain order, and treat courtroom participants respectfully.

Pledges to be on time for court business, be available to discuss the courts, recognize systemic racism, and keep current with legal changes.

- Said district court judges must manage cases individually, give parties a full opportunity to be heard, maintain order, and treat courtroom participants respectfully.
- Pledges to be on time for court business, be available to discuss the courts, recognize systemic racism, and keep current with legal changes.

Judicial Administration

Be aware of systemic racism
Know the law by keeping up with its changes

I pledge to follow all of the above and will make decisions which incorporate balanced reasoning and impartial decision making based on the laws and facts of each case. I will continue to give everyone an opportunity to be heard, recognize systemic racial problems, allow people to gain control of their lives, and in return, make our community safe and grant each person the ability to be the best they can be!

I pledge to follow all of the above and will make decisions which incorporate balanced reasoning and impartial decision making based on the laws and facts of each case. I will continue to give everyone an opportunity to be heard, recognize systemic racial problems, allow people to gain control of their lives, and in return, make our community safe and grant each person the ability to be the best they can be!

Make decisions so people can move on with their lives
Uphold the constitution of the United States and North Carolina in all cases
Exercise equity when the situation calls for it
Have mercy when it is appropriate
Have compassion
Be fair
Be impartial
Protect the community

Pledges to make balanced, impartial decisions based on the laws and facts of each case, hear everyone, and recognize systemic racial problems.

Promises to make balanced, impartial decisions based on the laws and facts of each case, hear everyone, and recognize systemic racial problems.

Said district court judges should uphold the U.S. and North Carolina constitutions, exercise equity and mercy when appropriate, and be fair and impartial.

- Promises to make balanced, impartial decisions based on the laws and facts of each case, hear everyone, and recognize systemic racial problems.
- Said district court judges should uphold the U.S. and North Carolina constitutions, exercise equity and mercy when appropriate, and be fair and impartial.

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 5, 2026, C. Todd Roper’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

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C. Todd Roper

- Was appointed to serve as a district court judge in Judicial District 15B, filling a vacancy.
- Has been a partner at Moody, Williams, Roper & Lee, LLP since 1989.

C. Todd Roper is from Snellville, Georgia. He has a bachelor 27s degree in commerce and business administration from the University of Alabama and a law degree from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He is married to Kimberly Dawn Roper and has three daughters. He established a local church for his family.

Christopher Todd Roper Named Chatham, Orange County District ...

C. Todd is a partner at Moody, Williams, Roper & Lee, LLP, where he has worked since 1989. 

Todd is currently a district court judge for Orange and Chatham counties. He was appointed in 2020 and re-elected in 2022.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue legal-experience:  
Practiced law for 30 years as a small-town lawyer, focusing on representing injured clients, defending criminal cases, assisting with real estate transactions, administering estates, and handling domestic legal issues.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue judicial-administration: Emphasizes the importance of district court judges in managing everyday personal interactions and people's lives as they intersect with the judicial system.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue judicial-administration:  
Commits to staying updated on legal changes to ensure effective judicial administration.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue judicial-philosophy: Aims to give everyone an opportunity to be heard, recognize systemic racial problems, and allow individuals to gain control of their lives to enhance community safety.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue ethics & conduct: Believes in providing opportunities and services to help the poor and not criminalizing poverty.

Aims to eliminate domestic violence and create safe homes for partners and children.

Believes in providing services for individuals with mental illness instead of incarceration.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue community-involvement:  
Joined various civic groups such as Rotary International and Ruritan.

Participated in fundraisers for the local hospital and schools.

Coached youth basketball and middle school football.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue community-involvement: Established a local church for his family.

Participated in men's athletics in the community, including basketball and softball.

Volunteered as a coach for youth basketball and middle school football.

For Candidate C. Todd Roper on Issue community-involvement:  
Established a local church for his family.

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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.