== Biography ==
Wendy Joyce Terry is a resident of North Carolina. She has a background in law and has been involved in various legal practices throughout her career.

Wendy Joyce Terry (North Carolina District Court District 33 Seat 3, North Carolina, candidate 2026)

Wendy Terry worked for the Davidson County DA's office for 10 years and is the wife of district court Judge Carlton Terry. Wendy Terry was placed on administrative leave in July prior to resigning in September.

Former Davidson County assistant district attorney Wendy Terry reaches prosecution agreement

Wendy Joyce Terry is a resident of North Carolina. She is married to Carlton Terry.

Wendy Joyce Terry (North Carolina District Court District 33 Seat 3 ...

Ex-assistant district attorney faces felony charges

"It's difficult, someone that's been with you so long," said Frank. "She did a lot of good things for the office. She was the project Safe Neighborhood coordinator for our office for LPD and worked hard on that. A number of officers really considered her there go to person for questions."

Former assistant district attorney accused of corruption

Wendy Joyce Terry previously worked in the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office for 10 years. She also served as the office’s Project Safe Neighborhood coordinator.

Former Assistant District Attorney Accused of Corruption ...

2026 North Carolina General Election

Served for 10 years in the Davidson County District Attorney's Office.

- Served for 10 years in the Davidson County District Attorney's Office.

Legal Experience

As of January 5, 2026, Wendy Joyce Terry’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. —

A former Davidson County assistant district attorney will give up running for a judicial position as part of a deferred prosecution agreement reached Tuesday.

Wendy Joyce Terry received 2 years' supervised probation and was fined $5,000 as part of the agreement, according to court documents. She will not be allowed to run for office, donate to campaigns or attend campaign events during the probation period.

Charged ex-assistant DA reaches prosecution agreement

Received two years of supervised probation and a $5,000 fine under an agreement to defer prosecution, which barred her from running for office or participating in campaign activity during probation.

Received two years of supervised probation and a $5,000 fine in 2015 under an agreement to defer prosecution, which barred her from running for office or participating in campaign activity the probation period.

- Received two years of supervised probation and a $5,000 fine in 2015 under an agreement to defer prosecution, which barred her from running for office or participating in campaign activity the probation period.

Ethics & Conduct

Served as a Project Safe Neighborhood coordinator.

Served as Project Safe Neighborhood coordinator for the district attorney's office.

- Served as a Project Safe Neighborhood coordinator.

Community Involvement

Wendy Joyce Terry

Wendy Joyce Terry is married to district court judge Carlton Terry.

Wendy Joyce Terry previously worked for the Davidson County District Attorney's Office.

Worked for the Davidson County district attorney's office for 10 years.

Received a deferred prosecution agreement requiring two years' supervised probation, a $5,000 fine, 400 hours of community service, and a ban on campaign activity during probation.

Was indicted following a State Bureau of Investigation investigation on six charges, including felony obstructing justice and two counts of felony buying and selling offices.

Wendy Terry worked for the Davidson County DA's office for 10 years and is the wife of district court Judge Carlton Terry.

Wendy is an attorney. She previously worked as an assistant district attorney (ADA) in Davidson County for 10 years. 

Wendy previously served as an assistant district attorney in Davidson County. She resigned from her position in September.

Accused of promising $20,000 to a judge's campaign in exchange for influencing a political opponent not to run against her.

Alejandra Gracias

Buket Urgen

- 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.