Regina is from Williamston, North Carolina. She attended Williamston High School. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from East Carolina University and a Juris Doctor degree from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. She lives with her husband, Dr. Norris Parker, and their two daughters in Williamston. She is a member of Believer’s Fellowship Conference Center where Rick Carson is the pastor.

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Regina Rodgers Parker is currently a district court judge representing North Carolina's 2nd Judicial District. She was appointed to the court by Governor Jim Hunt in January 2001 and was elected to a full term in November 2002.

As a trial attorney since 1993, focused on juvenile and real estate law, and has experience with the law firm of Earl T. Brown since 1998.

For Candidate Regina Rodgers Parker on Issue legal-experience:  
First woman and African American appointed to the district court bench in the Second Judicial District in 2001.

First woman and African American appointed to the district court bench in the Second Judicial District in 2001.

Founded Teen Court, a restorative justice program for juvenile offenders, and established a mentorship program connecting community leaders with at-risk youth in her home community.

- As a trial attorney since 1993, focused on juvenile and real estate law, and has experience with the law firm of Earl T. Brown since 1998.
- First woman and African American appointed to the district court bench in the Second Judicial District in 2001.
- Founded Teen Court, a restorative justice program for juvenile offenders, and established a mentorship program connecting community leaders with at-risk youth in her home community.

Legal Experience

As of January 5, 2026, Regina Rodgers Parker did not have a website or any information online.

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Formed the Second Judicial District Opioid and Mental Health Coalitions to address the opioid crisis and mental health challenges.

For Candidate Regina Rodgers Parker on Issue community-involvement: Collaborated with community leaders to launch the Max Factor Leadership Institute, providing mentorship and resources to at-risk boys in grades 3 through 8.

Collaborated with community leaders to launch the Max Factor Leadership Institute, providing mentorship and resources to at-risk boys in grades 3 through 8.

Develops strategies to keep students in school and out of court through the School to Justice Partnership Initiative in Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.

- Formed the Second Judicial District Opioid and Mental Health Coalitions to address the opioid crisis and mental health challenges.
- Collaborated with community leaders to launch the Max Factor Leadership Institute, providing mentorship and resources to at-risk boys in grades 3 through 8.
- Develops strategies to keep students in school and out of court through the School to Justice Partnership Initiative in Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.

Community Involvement

Regina Rodgers Parker

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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.