Langan graduated from Duke University in 1995 and earned his law degree from Wake Forest University three years later. After working in the private practice of law, Langan joined the District Attorney’s Office for Surry and Stokes counties in 2000. A registered Republican, Langan, 45, lives in King and is a member of King Moravian Church and the Walnut Cove Masonic Lodge. He is active in the Surry County Bar Association and is a past member of the King Rotary Club.

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Tom Langan graduated from Duke University in 1995 and earned a law degree from Wake Forest University in 1998.

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Looking back on that summer, I know now that it inspired me to pursue a career in public service — first as a prosecutor in North Carolina’s trial courts and ultimately as a member of the judiciary. And while I never spoke to President Carter, I can say that I did clerk for a federal judge — albeit 14 years prematurely!

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Tom Langan worked as a prosecutor in North Carolina’s trial courts.

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 Thomas Langan currently serves as a District Court Judge. 

2026 North Carolina General Election

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.

Served as a prosecutor in North Carolina trial courts.

- 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.
- Served as a prosecutor in North Carolina trial courts.
- Clerked for a federal judge.

Legal Experience

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

Judicial Administration

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Hosts Wake Forest law students for summer work with judges in Surry and Stokes Counties.

When Jimbo Perry reached out to me about two 1Ls from Wake Forest who wished to spend their summers working with judges, I welcomed Emmy Scott and Mary McCullough with the hope that the seeds planted nearly 30 years ago in Guilford County would continue to bear fruit in the legal oases of Surry and Stokes Counties.

— Judge Tom Langan

Community Involvement

Tom Langan

- Served as a prosecutor in North Carolina trial courts.
- Clerked for a federal judge.

As of January 5, 2026, Tom Langan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Hosts Wake Forest law students for summer work with judges in Surry and Stokes Counties.

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Tom is a prosecutor. He works for the Stokes and Surry County District Attorney’s Office, where he makes important decisions every day to protect citizens and ensure that justice is served.

As a prosecutor for nearly 18 years in Surry and Stokes counties, Langan has focused on protecting the community, particularly in cases involving impaired drivers and crimes against children.

As a veteran prosecutor, Langan has extensive trial experience across District, Superior, and Juvenile Courts.

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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.