Matthew Cabe is a Morganton native who was appointed to serve as a district court judge in Judicial District 36 by Governor Josh Stein in March 2025. He has over two decades of legal experience in the district. Prior to his appointment, he was a solo practitioner at the Cabe Law Firm in Morganton and previously worked at the Law Office of Bob Ledford. He earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Matthew D. Cabe is originally from Morganton. He earned a Bachelor of Arts and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Cabe most recently worked as a solo practitioner in the Cabe Law Firm in Morganton, N.C. Prior to that, he worked at the Law Office of Bob Ledford. He received his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Governor Stein Announces District Court Appointment

Matthew most recently worked as a solo practitioner at the Cabe Law Firm in Morganton. He previously worked at the Law Office of Bob Ledford.

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment:

Matthew Cabe to the District Court for Judicial District 36, serving Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties. Cabe is filling the vacancy created after Judge Sherri Elliott was appointed to the Superior Court.

Matthew was appointed to serve as a district court judge in Judicial District 36 in March 2025, filling a vacancy created when Judge Sherri Elliott was appointed to the Superior Court. The district serves Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties.

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Matthew D. Cabe

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Cabe most recently served as a solo practitioner in the Cabe Law Firm in Morganton. He received his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judge For District 36

Matthew D. Cabe earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judge for District 36 | North ...

Matthew Cabe most recently practiced as a solo practitioner in the Cabe Law Firm in Morganton and previously with the Law Office of Bob Ledford.

Stein fills seat on Piedmont court bench

Matthew most recently practiced as a solo practitioner at the Cabe Law Firm in Morganton and previously worked with the Law Office of Bob Ledford.

Stein fills seat on Piedmont court bench | North Carolina Lawyers ...

Governor Josh Stein has appointed Matthew Cabe to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 36 (Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties). Cabe will fill the vacancy created by Judge Sherri Elliott being appointed to superior court in December 2024.

Matthew was appointed by Gov. Josh Stein to serve as a district court judge in Judicial District 36, which includes Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties. He filled the vacancy created when Judge Sherri Elliott was appointed to superior court in December 2024.

Previously practiced with the Law Office of Bob Ledford.

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.

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. 

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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- 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.