Matthew D. Cabe

- 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.

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Matthew Cabe is from Morganton, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Matthew is an attorney. He previously worked at the Law Office of Bob Ledford. 

Matthew is currently a district court judge in Judicial District 36. He was appointed to the bench in March 2025. 

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For Candidate Matthew D. Cabe on Issue legal-experience:  
Holds a B.A. and J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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