  * Education & Certifications

Law School

Campbell University

Class of 1996

J.D.

Other Education

James Madison University

Class of 1993

B.S.

Judge Chad E. Hogston - Wilmington, NC Attorney

Chad Hogston earned a bachelor's degree from James Madison University and a law degree from Campbell University.

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Chad Hogston, also a Wilmington attorney, will be our newest District Court Judge. Mr. Hogston has been practicing law in Wilmington for almost a decade and a half. He has experience in both civil and criminal cases, and we are sure he will be an outstanding fair and impartial District Court Judge.

The 2010 Elections

Chad Hogston previously practiced law in Wilmington, with experience in civil and criminal cases.

chad hogston - Collins Law Firm

# District 6

* ## Judge District Court Robin Robinson
* ## Deputy Clerk Leni Knowles
* ## Assistant Clerk Jackie Gross
* ## Deputy Clerk Jacqueline Tozour
* ## Public Defender Investigator Alysha Scheer
* ## Judge District Court Chad Hogston
* ## Assistant Public Defender Lyana Hunter
* ## Deputy Clerk Wendy Kelly
* ## District Attorney Jason Smith

District 6 | North Carolina Judicial Branch

Chad currently serves as a district court judge in North Carolina's District 6.

New Hanover | North Carolina Judicial Branch

Chad currently serves as a district court judge in North Carolina's District 6. He has served in this role since 2010.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Practiced law in Wilmington for nearly 15 years, with experience in civil and criminal cases.

Serves as district judge in North Carolina since 2010, overseeing felony, probate, and civil cases and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- Practiced law in Wilmington for nearly 15 years, with experience in civil and criminal cases.
- Serves as district judge in North Carolina since 2010, overseeing felony, probate, and civil cases and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

Legal Experience

As of August 5, 2026, Chad Hogston did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Since the state legislature approved an additional judge for the District 5 Court bench due to increased population pressure, there is an open seat in this election. Two political and judicial newcomers are running in the nonpartisan race, but both are New Hanover County lawyers. Chad Hogston moved to Wilmington in 1994 and has focused mainly in criminal and traffic law, mixed with some civil litigation. Hogston said a district court judge should have everyday court experience, a good temperament and the ability to work with people as a referee or bringing parties together. “They’ve got to be able to make life-changing decisions,” he said.

LUMINA NEWS: October 2010

Said district court judges should have courtroom experience, a good temperament, and the ability to help parties resolve disputes.

- Said district court judges should have courtroom experience, a good temperament, and the ability to help parties resolve disputes.

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Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

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Chad Hogston

As of August 5, 2026, Chad Hogston’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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.