Adams is a native of Bluefield, Virginia, and attended Bluefield University, where he received his bachelors of science degree in criminal justice. After undergrad, Adams attended law school at Wake Forest University. Adams worked at Crumley & Associates and Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice LLP, before opening his own practice, The Law Office of Frederick B. Adams, P.C., in 2005.

Fred Adams II to serve as district court judge

Frederick Adams is the principal owner of a private practice in Winston-Salem. Adams was also an adjunct professor at Winston-Salem State University. He is currently the Secretary for the 31st Judicial District Bar. Adams earned his Bachelor of Science at Bluefield College and his Juris Doctorate at Wake Forest University School of Law.

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Forsyth County

Fred Adams is originally from Bluefield, Virginia. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Bluefield University and a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.

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Frederick Adams is the principal owner of a private practice in Winston-Salem. Adams was also an adjunct professor at Winston-Salem State University. He is currently the Secretary for the 31st Judicial District Bar.

Fred Adams previously worked at Crumley & Associates and Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice LLP before opening The Law Office of Frederick B. Adams, P.C. He was also an adjunct professor at Winston-Salem State University.

Frederick Adams (Democratic Party) is a judge for Seat 2 of the North Carolina 31st Judicial District. He assumed office on January 1, 2024. His current term ends on December 31, 2028.

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General election for North Carolina 21st Judicial District

Incumbent Frederick Adams won election in the general election for North Carolina 21st Judicial District on November 8, 2022.

He was appointed to the court on September 30, 2021, by Gov. Roy Cooper (D) to replace Lisa V. Menefee.

Fred currently serves as a judge for Seat 2 of the North Carolina 31st Judicial District, having assumed office in 2024. He was elected to the North Carolina 21st Judicial District in 2022 after being appointed to the court in 2021 to replace Lisa V. Menefee.

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Worked at Crumley & Associates and Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice LLP before opening a private law practice in 2005.

Serves as the principal owner of a private law practice in Winston-Salem.

- Worked at Crumley & Associates and Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice LLP before opening a private law practice in 2005.
- Serves as the principal owner of a private law practice in Winston-Salem.

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

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Fred is from Bluefield, Virginia. He attended Bluefield University. He has a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Bluefield University. He has a Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.

Frederick is a district court judge for North Carolina’s 31st Judicial District. He works at the 31st Judicial District Court, where he has been since January 1, 2024. He previously worked as a trial lawyer at Crumley & Associates and Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice LLP, and then opened his own law firm, the Law Office of Frederick B. Adams, P.C., in 2005.

As a member of various legal associations, including the Forsyth County Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Association and the NC Bar Association, Adams has held leadership roles such as president of the Winston-Salem Bar Association and served as an adjunct professor at Winston-Salem State University.

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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.