Flowers currently serves as Associate Dean of Administration and External Affairs and Counsel to the Dean at North Carolina Central University School of Law. She previously served for 15 years in the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office. Flowers earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and her Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Governor Announces Superior Court Appointment

How do you volunteer your time in the community? Mentoring matters and has made a powerful difference in my life and career. Therefore, I take every time opportunity I can to speak with our youth at schools and community events and mentor young men and women who are interested in pursuing a career in law.

Fayetteville Observer's 40 Under 40 Class of 2022: Alicia Marks Flowers

Alicia M. Flowers earned a Bachelor of Arts from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She volunteers by speaking with youth at schools and community events and mentoring young people interested in legal careers.

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40 Under 40: Alicia Marks Flowers of the District Attorney's Office

Alicia M. Flowers earned a Bachelor of Arts from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. 

Employer: Cumberland County District Attorney's Office
Job title: Assistant District Attorney. My job responsibilities are vast ranging from supervisor of victim service coordinators and legal assists to senior prosecutor. My primary responsibility is the prosecution of felony criminal offenses in Superior Court with a concentration on prosecuting crimes of sexual violence. In addition, my position and experience have provided a route for me to work on the North Carolina Department of Justice’s Sexual Assault Kit Initiative working group to assist in a statewide effort to inventory, track and analyze previously unsubmitted and untested sexual assault kits.

Alicia serves as associate dean of administration and external affairs and counsel to the dean at North Carolina Central University School of Law. She previously worked as an assistant district attorney in the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office.

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law congratulates Alicia Marks Flowers ‘08, associate dean of administration and external affairs and counsel to the dean, on her appointment to the North Carolina Superior Court for Judicial District 14B, serving part of Cumberland County.

Governor Josh Stein announced the appointment on Dec. 12, 2025. Flowers fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Gail Adams ‘84.

Gov. Josh Stein appoints NCCU Law Alumna Alicia Marks Flowers ‘08 to Superior Court for Judicial District 14B

Alicia was appointed to the North Carolina Superior Court for Judicial District 14B, serving part of Cumberland County, on Dec. 12, 2025, to fill a vacancy created by Judge Gail Adams's retirement.

NCCU School of Law | North Carolina Central University

Alicia was appointed to the North Carolina Superior Court for Judicial District 14B in 2025.

2026 North Carolina General Election

As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted felony cases in Superior Court, focusing on sexual-violence crimes, and supervised victim-services coordinators and legal assistants.

- As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted felony cases in Superior Court, focusing on sexual-violence crimes, and supervised victim-services coordinators and legal assistants.

Legal Experience

“Whether in education or the courts, our role is to ensure that systems are accessible, fair, and grounded in respect,” said Flowers. “Public service is about creating pathways, not barriers.”

Beyond the Bench: Flowers ‘05 Returns Home to Serve Through Justice

Said court systems should be accessible, fair, and grounded in respect, creating pathways rather than barriers.

- Said court systems should be accessible, fair, and grounded in respect, creating pathways rather than barriers.

Judicial Administration

As she steps into her new role, Flowers views judicial leadership as central to strengthening public trust. She believes judges serve not only as legal arbiters but also as stewards of fairness and accountability.

“Trust is built one case at a time,” she said. “Even when people disagree with the outcome, they should leave the courtroom knowing they were heard, respected and treated with dignity.”

“Every case affects real people,” said Flowers. “You learn very quickly that justice requires fairness, preparation, consistency, and compassion. The law must be applied with integrity, but also with an understanding of the human impact behind every decision.”

Said courtroom participants should be heard, respected, and treated with dignity, even when they disagree with an outcome.

Said justice requires fairness, preparation, consistency, compassion, integrity, and consideration of each decision's human impact.

- Said courtroom participants should be heard, respected, and treated with dignity, even when they disagree with an outcome.
- Said justice requires fairness, preparation, consistency, compassion, integrity, and consideration of each decision's human impact.

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 5, 2026, Alicia M. Flowers did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

What community and professional groups are you affiliated with? Cape Fear Valley Health System Board of Trustees, vice chair; North Carolina Department of Justice Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Working Group, Member; Legal Aid Advisory Committee, member; Cumberland County Bar Association; 12th Judicial District Bar Association

My primary responsibility is the prosecution of felony criminal offenses in Superior Court with a concentration on prosecuting crimes of sexual violence. In addition, my position and experience have provided a route for me to work on the North Carolina Department of Justice’s Sexual Assault Kit Initiative working group to assist in a statewide effort to inventory, track and analyze previously unsubmitted and untested sexual assault kits.

Mentors young people interested in pursuing careers in law and speaks with youth at schools and community events.

Serves as vice chair of the Cape Fear Valley Health System Board of Trustees.

Works with the North Carolina Department of Justice Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Working Group on a statewide effort to inventory, track, and analyze untested sexual assault kits.

Serves on the Legal Aid Advisory Committee.

Serves as associate dean of administration and external affairs and counsel to the dean at North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Worked on the North Carolina Department of Justice Sexual Assault Kit Initiative working group to help inventory, track, and analyze previously unsubmitted and untested sexual-assault kits statewide.

- Mentors young people interested in pursuing careers in law and speaks with youth at schools and community events.
- Serves as vice chair of the Cape Fear Valley Health System Board of Trustees.
- Works with the North Carolina Department of Justice Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Working Group on a statewide effort to inventory, track, and analyze untested sexual assault kits.
- Serves on the Legal Aid Advisory Committee.
- Serves as associate dean of administration and external affairs and counsel to the dean at North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Community Involvement

Alicia M. Flowers

As of January 5, 2026, Alicia M. Flowers’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Flowers earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and her Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Governor Announces Superior Court Appointment | North Carolina Judicial Branch

Alicia M. Flowers earned a Bachelor of Arts from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Flowers currently serves as Associate Dean of Administration and External Affairs and Counsel to the Dean at North Carolina Central University School of Law. She previously served for 15 years in the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office.

Alicia currently serves as associate dean of administration and external affairs and counsel to the dean at North Carolina Central University School of Law. She previously served in the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office.

Today Governor Josh Stein announced that he has appointed Alicia Marks Flowers to the Superior Court for Judicial District 14B, serving part of Cumberland County. Flowers is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Gail Adams retired.

Governor Stein Announces Superior Court Appointment | NC Governor

Alicia was appointed to the Superior Court for Judicial District 14B, serving part of Cumberland County.

Serves as counsel to the dean at North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Served for 15 years in the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office.

Alicia is a Superior Court judge. She works at the North Carolina Superior Court, serving District 14B in Cumberland County.

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Alicia M. Flowers was appointed to the North Carolina Superior Court, District 14.

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- 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.

Trial Judge who hears criminal and civil cases