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Jon Welborn earned a law degree from Appalachian State University. He is a father.

Jon has had 18 years of experience as an attorney, partner, or owner at various law firms.

Jon has served as the District Court Judge in Judicial District 33 since 2023.

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After graduation from law school in 2005, Jon passed the North Carolina Bar exam. That same year he opened his own Firm in Statesville, North Carolina where he practiced primarily in the areas of criminal defense and family law.

Jon William Welborn Profile - Mocksville, NC Criminal Defense Lawyer

Interned at the Watauga County District Attorney’s Office while attending Appalachian State University.

Jon then attended and graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 2002. During his time at ASU, Jon interned at the Watauga County District Attorney’s Office, which compelled him towards a career in the law.

Interned at the Iredell County District Attorney’s Office during law school.

While in law school, Jon volunteered time at a local daycare in the community, was involved with several school organizations, and played on the ASL softball team. Jon also performed an internship with the Iredell County District Attorney’s Office during law school and made several long lasting friendships with both the local defense bar and many of the prosecutors of the county.

Practices law from an office in Mocksville, North Carolina.

Jon practices law from his primary office location in Mocksville, North Carolina. Jon routinely represents clients in Davie, Davidson, and the surrounding counties.

Opened a North Carolina law firm in 2005 and practiced primarily criminal defense and family law.

As a state district court judge, he oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- Opened a North Carolina law firm in 2005 and practiced primarily criminal defense and family law.
- As a state district court judge, he oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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

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Volunteered at a local daycare while in law school.

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Jon Welborn

- As a state district court judge, he oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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

Jon is an attorney in North Carolina, specializing in family law, criminal defense, and personal injury. He previously ran for a judgeship in 2016.

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Jon Welborn - Lawyer in Mocksville, NC

Jon previously ran for the 4A Judicial District in North Carolina in 2016 but did not win.

Has a legal practice in Mocksville, NC, focusing on family law, criminal defense, and personal injury.

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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.