Katherine Corpening is from Wilmington, North Carolina. She has a bachelor's degree in sociology from Wake Forest University and a law degree from Campbell University.

Katherine is a lawyer. She works as a family law attorney in Wilmington, North Carolina, where she has been practicing since 2014. She advises clients on divorce disputes, child custody arrangements, and child support matters.

Katherine is an assistant public defender in New Hanover County. 

Katherine Hope Corpening's campaign for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 6, Seat 4 is her first entry into politics.

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Katherine's campaign for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 6, Seat 4 is her first entry into politics.

As an assistant public defender since 2014, represents clients facing charges ranging from traffic offenses to felonies, with a focus on clients with substance use and mental health disorders.

- As an assistant public defender since 2014, represents clients facing charges ranging from traffic offenses to felonies, with a focus on clients with substance use and mental health disorders.

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Supports offering probation and treatment to individuals with mental health needs.

- Supports offering probation and treatment to individuals with mental health needs.

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Is a member of the Wilmington Rotary Club.

- Is a member of the Wilmington Rotary Club.

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Ms. Katherine Hope Corpening - Wilmington, NC Attorney

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As a lawyer in Wilmington, NC since 2014, specializes in family law, including divorce, child custody, and child support, and is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association.

- 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. 