Career

Randolph has been an attorney since 1990. He practiced with Kluttz, Reamer, Hayes, Randolph, Adkins & Carter, LLP at the time of his election to the bench.[6]

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James previously practiced as an attorney with Kluttz, Reamer, Hayes, Randolph, Adkins & Carter, LLP.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Has practiced as an attorney since 1990, including at Kluttz, Reamer, Hayes, Randolph, Adkins & Carter, LLP.

As an attorney at Kluttz, Reamer, Hayes, Randolph, Adkins & Carter, LLP, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided  legal advice to client.

- As an attorney at Kluttz, Reamer, Hayes, Randolph, Adkins & Carter, LLP, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided  legal advice to client.

Legal Experience

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

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Education

Randolph received his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law.[5]

Awards and associations
Board member and past president, Rowan County United Way
Member, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Former chairman of the board of directors, Rowan Helping Ministries
Volunteer tennis coach for middle school boys[6]

James Randolph earned an undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and a law degree from Cumberland School of Law. He is a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and volunteers as a tennis coach for middle school boys.

James Randolph practiced as an attorney with Kluttz, Reamer, Hayes, Randolph, Adkins & Carter, LLP.

Practiced as an attorney since 1990, including at Kluttz, Reamer, Hayes, Randolph, Adkins & Carter, LLP, before being elected to the bench.

Serves on the board of Rowan County United Way and previously served as its president.

Is a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

Formerly chaired the board of directors of Rowan Helping Ministries.

Coaches middle school boys’ tennis as a volunteer.

James is a District Court Judge for North Carolina’s District 27. He works at the North Carolina District Court, where he has been a judge since November 2014. He previously worked at the law firm Kluttz, Reamer, Hayes, Randolph, Adkins & Carter, LLP.

2026 Elections Information

James Randolph is currently a judge of the 19C Judicial District in North Carolina. He was elected in 2014 and has served one term.

As an attorney since 1990, practiced with Kluttz, Reamer, Hayes, Randolph, Adkins & Carter, LLP prior to election to the bench.

Served as a board member and past president of Rowan County United Way.

Served as former chairman of the board of directors for Rowan Helping Ministries.

Volunteers as a tennis coach for middle school boys.

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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.