## Education & Credentials

University Attended:

University of Tennessee at Knoxville, B.A., 1995

Law School Attended:

University of Memphis, J.D., 1999

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Law School Attended:

University of Memphis, J.D., 1999

Year of First Admission:

1999

Admission:

1999, North Carolina

Julie M. Kepple earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a law degree from the University of Memphis.

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Julie M. Kepple - Ballotpedia

Julie is the District Court Judge in North Carolina's 28th Judicial District and was first elected in 2010.

2026 North Carolina General Election

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Presiding Judge Julie M. Kepple, who has been an integral part of the program since its inception, said the success of the program is because of the dedicated professionals who make up the team, as well as the strong community support and recovery resources of the area.

“Our court team is committed to learning and continually improving processes and practices, and we like to have fun while doing so,” she said in the news release. “Asheville has a thriving recovery community with a wealth of mental health and substance use resources available. We are fortunate to work collaboratively with supportive community partners to create an individualized program using local resources.”

Buncombe County Sobriety Court to serve as national model

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

Serves as presiding judge for Buncombe County Sobriety Court, collaborating with community partners to use local recovery resources.

- As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- Serves as presiding judge for Buncombe County Sobriety Court, collaborating with community partners to use local recovery resources.

Legal Experience

Committed to continually improving Buncombe Sobriety Court processes and practices.

As of January 5, 2026, Julie M. Kepple did not have a website or any information online.

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Julie M. Kepple

- As a state district court judge, 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, Julie M. Kepple’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said the Court Navigation Program can reduce barriers to accessing the courts by providing a more user-friendly way to navigate them.

As a state court judge, directed the design and implementation of Buncombe County Sobriety Court in February 2014.

Served on the Buncombe County Sobriety Court team as a state court judge.

Julie is a judge for the North Carolina District Court, where she has served since 2014. She previously practiced family law, including divorce, child custody, and adoption, for over a decade. 

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Julie is currently a district court judge for North Carolina's District 40. She previously served as a district court judge for North Carolina's District 28.

Specializes in family law, including divorce, child custody, and adoption.

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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.