Education

Rhue received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and his J.D. degree from the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University.

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Chris Rhue earned an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a law degree from the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University.

Career

Before his election to the 16A Judicial District, Rhue served as an assistant district attorney for Scotland County, North Carolina.

Chris Rhue previously served as an assistant district attorney for Scotland County, North Carolina.

Christopher Rhue is a judge for the 16A Judicial District in North Carolina. He was elected to the court on November 4, 2014, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge William C. McIlwain. Rhue was sworn into office on January 5, 2015, and his term expires on December 31, 2020.

Chris was elected as a judge for North Carolina's 16A Judicial District in 2014.

2026 North Carolina General Election

“LAURINBURG – In a moving ceremony on Monday, District Court Judge Christopher H. Rhue of Wagram was sworn in as the newest judge in the state’s District 16-A, a newly created court circuit that added Richmond and Anson counties to Scotland and Hoke counties as of Jan. 1.”

Rhue sworn in as district court judge

Served as an assistant district attorney for Scotland County, North Carolina.

As an assistant district attorney for Scotland County, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office

Served as a North Carolina district court judge in the 16-A Judicial District.

As a North Carolina 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 an assistant district attorney for Scotland County, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office
- As a North Carolina 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..

Legal Experience

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

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

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Seated with Rhue for the special session of N.C. Superior Court was his wife, Dr. Jennifer Isenhower Rhue of Scotland Memorial Hospital’s emergency medical staff, and their child, Vivian Ann.

Rhue sworn in as district court judge | Richmond County Daily Journal

Chris Rhue is married to Dr. Jennifer Isenhower Rhue, and they have one child.

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Retired Superior Court Judge B. Craig Ellis of Laurinburg, who administered the oath of office, noted with pride that Rhue’s father and mother, retired Magistrate Richard Rhue and Geraldine Rhue, seated in the front row, “are sitting right where they were sitting’’ in 2001, when their son, then a new assistant district attorney in Scotland County, won his first criminal trial, at which Ellis presided.

Chris Rhue previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Scotland County.

Rhue was elected to the judicial post in November, running unopposed after the retirement of Chief District Judge William McIlwain, who retired as of Dec. 31.

Chris was elected to a judicial post in November.

As an assistant district attorney in Scotland County, prosecuted state criminal cases on behalf of the district attorney's office.

Pledges to approach cases with an open mind, fairly weigh legal arguments without fear or favor, and consider the effects on individuals and children.

LAURINBURG – In a moving ceremony on Monday, District Court Judge Christopher H. Rhue of Wagram was sworn in as the newest judge in the state’s District 16-A, a newly created court circuit that added Richmond and Anson counties to Scotland and Hoke counties as of Jan. 1.

Chris was elected to a district court judgeship in November after running unopposed.

Served as a district court judge in North Carolina's District 16-A, presiding over cases within the court's jurisdiction and issuing rulings and orders.

Pledges to approach each case with an open mind, fairly analyze legal arguments, and consider the real-world consequences of decisions, especially for children.

Christopher Rhue is currently a judge representing North Carolina's 16A Judicial District. He was elected in 2014 and has served one term.

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As an assistant district attorney for Scotland County, North Carolina, prior to his election to the 16A Judicial District.

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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.