Jerauld Pafford is from Eastern North Carolina. He and his wife, Maggie, live in Washington, North Carolina with their two children.

Jerauld Brian Pafford is from Eastern North Carolina. He and his wife, Maggie, live in Washington, North Carolina with their two children.

Jerauld is a public defender at the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts. He previously ran a private law firm for several years and worked as in-house counsel for East Carolina University.

Jerauld is currently a public defender at the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts. He previously ran a private law firm for several years and worked as in-house counsel for East Carolina University.

Jerauld has been a licensed working lawyer in North Carolina for over 13 years and currently works for the Administrative Office of the Courts as a public defender.

Jerauld's campaign for Superior Court Judge in Superior Court District 2 is his first run for public office. 

As a public defender, provided legal defense and counsel to clients who could not afford to hire an attorney.

- As a public defender, provided legal defense and counsel to clients who could not afford to hire an attorney.

Legal Experience

As of January 5, 2026, Jerauld Brian Pafford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Believes the pursuit of justice is "not absolute or unchecked, but measured against the enduring principles of fairness, liberty, and the rule of law as laid out in the US Constitution."

Said, "the pursuit of justice is not absolute or unchecked, but measured against the enduring principles of fairness, liberty, and the rule of law as laid out in the US Constitution."

- Said, "the pursuit of justice is not absolute or unchecked, but measured against the enduring principles of fairness, liberty, and the rule of law as laid out in the US Constitution."

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Jerauld Brian Pafford

- 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.