Stephen Craig Stokes has a bachelor 27s degree from Florida State University, dual master 27s degrees from Webster University, and a law degree from Florida State University College of Law. He and his wife, Yvette, have four children. He is a Christian.

Governor Stein Announces Superior and District Court Appointments

Stephen Stokes

Stephen Craig Stokes has a bachelor 's degree from Florida State University, dual master 's degrees from Webster University, and a law degree from Florida State University College of Law. He and his wife, Yvette, have four children.

Stephen is a judge on the North Carolina Superior Court. He previously served as a judge on the North Carolina District Court. Before taking the bench, he worked as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. He also has experience in law enforcement and served as an officer and enlisted person in the military.

Here's Who Has Filed For Office in Cumberland County's 2026 ...

Stephen is currently a superior court judge for Judicial District 14A. He was appointed to this position in March 2025. He previously served as a district court judge in Cumberland County from 2015 to 2025. Stephen ran for Cumberland County superior court judge in 2010 but did not win. 

Stephen Craig Stokes - Ballotpedia

Has experience in international law with the U.S. Army Special Operations, Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations commands, state and federal prosecution, state and federal criminal defense, and military courts-martial in the U.S.

- Has experience in international law with the U.S. Army Special Operations, Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations commands, state and federal prosecution, state and federal criminal defense, and military courts-martial in the U.S.

Legal Experience

As of January 5, 2026, Stephen Craig Stokes did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

Stephen Craig Stokes

As of January 5, 2026, Stephen Craig Stokes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The Superior Court Judge hears both civil and criminal cases. Superior Court Judges try civil cases involving more than $10,000. Superior Court Judge hear appeals of misdemeanors and infraction cases that were first heard in the District Court,
- They make decisions on bail, meaning a Superior Court Judge could keep a non-dangerous person in jail before they are convicted by setting a high bail.
- In each district (except Wake County), the most senior judge in years of service is designated the senior resident superior court judge. They are responsible for various administrative duties, including appointing magistrates and some other court officials, and managing the scheduling of civil cases for trial.
- Superior court judges rotate among the districts within their divisions.  
- The Superior Court Judge is elected for 8-year terms. Elections are partisan.