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Tia Hudgins Taylor is from Rocky Point. She has a bachelor's degree in sports management from Queens University of Charlotte and a law degree from Elon University School of Law. She lives with her husband, Tevin, and they have two children. 

Tia currently serves as a district court judge for North Carolina's 8th Judicial District. She previously worked as an associate attorney at Lassiter & Sperati, PLLC, as an adjunct professor in the criminal justice department at North Carolina Wesleyan University, as an assistant district attorney for the State of North Carolina, as an associate attorney at M.C. Davis & Associates, PLLC, and as a law clerk at M.C. Davis & Associates, PLLC.

Tia Hudgins Taylor is currently a District Court judge for North Carolina’s Judicial District 8, serving Edgecombe, Nash and Wilson Counties. She was appointed in 2025 by Gov. Josh Stein to fill the vacancy created by Judge William Solomon’s retirement and will complete the remainder of his term through 2026.

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Tia is currently a District Court judge for North Carolina’s Judicial District 8, serving Edgecombe, Nash and Wilson Counties. She was appointed in 2025 by Gov. Josh Stein and will complete the remainder of her term through 2026.

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As a district court judge, has experience in private practice covering real estate, estate planning, civil matters, family law, and juvenile law.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As a district court judge, has experience in private practice covering real estate, estate planning, civil matters, family law, and juvenile law.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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As of January 5, 2026, Tia Hudgins Taylor did not have a website or any information online.

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Believes in fair and consistent application of the law and respecting every individual who "stands before them."

Supports transparency in courtroom practices.

- Believes in fair and consistent application of the law and respecting every individual who "stands before them."
- Supports transparency in courtroom practices.

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Tia Hudgins Taylor

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Tia Hudgins Taylor is from Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She has a bachelor 27s degree in sport management from Queens University of Charlotte and a law degree from Elon University School of Law.

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Tia is an associate attorney at Lassiter and Sperati, PLLC. She previously served nearly two years as an assistant district attorney in North Carolina's District 8. 

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Tia is currently a district court judge for North Carolina's District 8. She was appointed by Governor Josh Stein in March 2025.

As an attorney in private practice, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in real estate, estate planning, civil matters, family law, and juvenile law.

As an assistant attorney, worked on cases involving criminal law.

- 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. 