Swinson grew up in Duplin County and graduated from East Duplin High School. She went on to North Carolina State University and then graduated from North Carolina Central School of Law. She begin her legal career as a prosecutor for Onslow, Duplin, Sampson and Jones counties.

Governor Roy Cooper Selects Morgan Swinson to Serve as District Court Judge

Swinson serves on the Duplin County Education Foundation, the Southern Bank Board of Trustees, the James Sprunt Board of Trustees and is a member of Beulaville Presbyterian Church. Swinson is the past president of the fifth District Bar and the current treasurer of the Duplin County Bar.

Governor Cooper appoints Swinson as District Court Judge for Judicial District 4

Morgan H. Swinson grew up in Duplin County. She attended North Carolina State University and earned a law degree from North Carolina Central School of Law. She is a member of Beulaville Presbyterian Church.

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Morgan Swinson will serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 4 serving Duplin, Jones, Onslow and Sampson counties. She will fill the vacant seat created by the retirement of Judge Sarah Seaton. Since 2019, Swinson has served as an Attorney for the Onslow County Department of Social Services. Previously, she was a Managing Partner and Attorney at Swinson & Atkinson, Attorneys at Law and a Principal Attorney at Morgan H. Swinson, Attorney at Law, P.A.

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For ten years, Morgan practiced real estate, family law, and criminal law, while also serving as the Guardian Ad Litem Attorney Advocate for the children of Duplin and Sampson Counties.

Morgan H. Swinson served as an attorney for the Onslow County Department of Social Services. Her prior legal work included serving as a managing partner and attorney at Swinson & Atkinson, Attorneys at Law; serving as a principal attorney at Morgan H. Swinson, Attorney at Law, P.A.; practicing real estate, family, and criminal law; and serving as a Guardian Ad Litem Attorney Advocate for children in Duplin and Sampson counties. She began her legal career as a prosecutor for Onslow, Duplin, Sampson, and Jones counties.

“These appointees bring years of experience and leadership to the bench,” said Governor Cooper. “I am confident that they will serve their districts with dedication and honor.”
Morgan Swinson will serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 4 serving Duplin, Jones, Onslow and Sampson counties. She will fill the vacant seat created by the retirement of Judge Sarah Seaton. Since 2019, Swinson has served as an Attorney for the Onslow County Department of Social Services.

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Morgan currently serves as a District Court Judge for North Carolina District 5, Seat 02. She was selected to serve as a District Court Judge in Judicial District 4, serving Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties, to fill a vacancy created by Judge Sarah Seaton's retirement.

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Practiced real estate, family, and criminal law for ten years.

Served as a Guardian Ad Litem Attorney Advocate for children in Duplin and Sampson counties.

Began her legal career as a prosecutor serving Onslow, Duplin, Sampson, and Jones counties.

As a prosecutor in  Onslow, Duplin, Sampson, and Jones counties, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.

Was appointed to serve as a District Court Judge for Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties.

Served as an attorney for the Onslow County Department of Social Services beginning in 2019.

As an attorney at the Onslow County Department of Social Services, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided  legal advice to clients.

Served as a managing partner and attorney at Swinson & Atkinson, Attorneys at Law.

As a managing partner and attorney at Swinson & Atkinson, Attorneys at Law,  managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.

Served as principal attorney at Morgan H. Swinson, Attorney at Law, P.A.

- Practiced real estate, family, and criminal law for ten years.
- Served as a Guardian Ad Litem Attorney Advocate for children in Duplin and Sampson counties.
- As a prosecutor in  Onslow, Duplin, Sampson, and Jones counties, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.
- Was appointed to serve as a District Court Judge for Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties.
- As an attorney at the Onslow County Department of Social Services, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided  legal advice to clients.
- As a managing partner and attorney at Swinson & Atkinson, Attorneys at Law,  managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.
- Served as principal attorney at Morgan H. Swinson, Attorney at Law, P.A.

Legal Experience

“I hope to be fair and impartial, uphold the constitution as written and run the courtroom efficiently, saving time and taxpayer dollars,” said Swinson. “I look forward to the opportunity to serve the communities that I love so much.”

Said she hopes to run the courtroom efficiently to save time and taxpayer dollars.

- Said she hopes to run the courtroom efficiently to save time and taxpayer dollars.

Judicial Administration

Said she hopes to be fair and impartial and uphold the Constitution as written.

- Said she hopes to be fair and impartial and uphold the Constitution as written.

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 5, 2026, Morgan H. Swinson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Serves on the Duplin County Education Foundation.

Serves on the Southern Bank Board of Trustees.

Serves on the James Sprunt Board of Trustees.

Is a member of Beulaville Presbyterian Church.

- Serves on the Duplin County Education Foundation.
- Serves on the Southern Bank Board of Trustees.
- Serves on the James Sprunt Board of Trustees.
- Is a member of Beulaville Presbyterian Church.

Community Involvement

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Morgan H. Swinson

- Was appointed to serve as a District Court Judge for Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson counties.
- Served as an attorney for the Onslow County Department of Social Services beginning in 2019.
- Served as a managing partner and attorney at Swinson & Atkinson, Attorneys at Law.
- Served as principal attorney at Morgan H. Swinson, Attorney at Law, P.A.

Morgan is a District Court Judge. They work at the North Carolina District Court for District 5.

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Morgan H. Swinson is currently a judge on the North Carolina District Court for District 5. She was appointed in 2022 by Governor Roy Cooper.

Graduated with a J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

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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.