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Samantha C. Mobley earned a degree in business administration and management from Ursuline College and a law degree from Charlotte School of Law.

Samantha has nine years of experience as a Magistrate and 26th District Judicial Official. She has also worked for a diabetes research company and Bank of America.

Samantha has served as the District Court Judge in Judicial District 26 since 2022.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Samantha C. Mobley (Democratic Party) is a judge of the North Carolina District Court District 26 Seat 19. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on December 31, 2026.

Samantha Mobley

Immediately prior to being a district court judge, Judge Mobley served as a magistrate judge in Mecklenburg County for 9 years. There she presided over traffic court, landlord tenant court, small claims court, emergency involuntary commitment hearings, and weddings. She held probable cause hearings with police offers seeking search warrants and arrest warrants.

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Serves as a North Carolina District Court judge for District 26, Seat 19.

As a North Carolina District Court judge for District 26, she 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 Mecklenburg County magistrate judge for nine years, presiding over traffic, landlord-tenant, small-claims, and emergency commitment matters and hearing warrant requests.

- As a North Carolina District Court judge for District 26, she 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 Mecklenburg County magistrate judge for nine years, presiding over traffic, landlord-tenant, small-claims, and emergency commitment matters and hearing warrant requests.

Legal Experience

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Judicial Administration

Before rendering judgment, Judge Mobley approaches each case by considering the individual, the facts, and the law in order to determine the appropriate resolution. She recognizes the importance of fairness, consistency and the safety of the community.

Samantha Mobley for District Court Judge

Approaches each case by considering the individual, the facts, and the law, emphasizing fairness, consistency, and community safety.

- Approaches each case by considering the individual, the facts, and the law, emphasizing fairness, consistency, and community safety.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Judge Mobley also held truancy court at a Charlotte Mecklenburg public school before normal court hours began. There she worked with families whose children have had a large number of unexcused absences from school. Judge Mobley met with the parents in both a group and an individual setting in order to listen and understand the unique barriers and needs of each family. This was important to her because she believes that it is critical for our children to get a solid foundation in the form of education. They are imperative to the success of our community.

Held truancy court at a Charlotte-Mecklenburg public school, working with families to address students’ unexcused absences.

- Held truancy court at a Charlotte-Mecklenburg public school, working with families to address students’ unexcused absences.

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Samantha C. Mobley

- Served as a Mecklenburg County magistrate judge for nine years, presiding over traffic, landlord-tenant, small-claims, and emergency commitment matters and hearing warrant requests.

Samantha is a district court judge. She works at the Mecklenburg County District Court, where she has been since 2022. She previously worked as a magistrate judge in Mecklenburg County for nine years, held a managerial role at Bank of America for seven years, and spent three years at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Served as a magistrate judge in Mecklenburg County for 9 years.

Has participated in initiatives aimed at empowering underserved communities, advancing civil rights education, and fostering unity among diverse groups.

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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.