Wood previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Guilford County for nearly 30 years. While there, he specialized in prosecuting violent crimes. He holds degrees from Lenoir-Rhyne University and North Carolina Central School of Law.

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William (Bill) Wood holds degrees from Lenoir-Rhyne University and North Carolina Central School of Law.

Bill previously served as an assistant district attorney in Guilford County.

Cooper appointed Judge William Wood to fill an opening in the Guilford County Superior Court, along with five new district court judges: Keith Mason, Sophia Gatewood Crawford, Marcus Shields, Faith Fickling and Roy Wiggins.

Wood was appointed in District 18D to replace Judge Lindsay Davis who retired earlier this year.

William was appointed to fill a vacancy in the Guilford County Superior Court in District 18D after Judge Lindsay Davis retired.

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As an assistant district attorney in Guilford County for nearly 30 years, he prosecuted violent crimes.

As superior court judge, he 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 in Guilford County for nearly 30 years, he prosecuted violent crimes.
- As superior court judge, he 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.

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As of January 5, 2026, William (Bill) Wood did not have a website or any information online.

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Education

Wood received an undergraduate degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University and his J.D. from the North Carolina Central School of Law.[1]

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William (Bill) Wood earned an undergraduate degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University and a law degree from the North Carolina Central School of Law.

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Wood served for nearly 30 years in the Guilford County District Attorney's office as an assistant district attorney specializing in prosecuting violent crimes.[1]

William previously worked as an assistant district attorney in the Guilford County District Attorney's Office, specializing in prosecuting violent crimes.

William Wood (Democratic Party) is a judge for District 24D of the North Carolina 4th Superior Court Division. Wood assumed office on January 1, 2024. Wood's current term ends on December 31, 2026.

Wood was initially appointed to the Fifth Division of the North Carolina Superior Court in 2018.[1] In 2018, the North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 717, revising the state superior court, district court, and prosecutorial districts. Wood's seat on the Fifth Division was absorbed into the Fourth Division, effective January 1, 2019.

Wood (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for judge of the North Carolina 5th Superior Court Division Judicial District 18. Wood won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

William currently serves as a judge for District 24D of the North Carolina 4th Superior Court Division and assumed office in 2024. He was initially appointed to the North Carolina Superior Court's Fifth Division in 2018 and won election to the 5th Superior Court Division, Judicial District 18, later that year.

Served nearly 30 years as an assistant district attorney in Guilford County, specializing in prosecuting violent crimes.

Serves as a North Carolina superior court judge in District 24D of the 4th Superior Court Division.

Was appointed to the North Carolina Superior Court's Fifth Division in 2018.

Education

Wood received an undergraduate degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University and his J.D. from the North Carolina Central School of Law.[1]

Career
2018-present: Superior Court Judge

Education

Wood received an undergraduate degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University and his J.D. from the North Carolina Central School of Law.[1]

Career
2018-present: Superior Court Judge
2019-present: Fourth Division
2018-2019: Fifth Division

Wood served for nearly 30 years in the Guilford County District Attorney's office as an assistant district attorney specializing in prosecuting violent crimes.[1]

William (Bill) Wood previously worked as an assistant district attorney in the Guilford County District Attorney's Office, specializing in prosecuting violent crimes.

Bill currently serves as a judge for District 24D of the North Carolina 4th Superior Court Division and assumed office in 2024. He was appointed to the Fifth Division of the North Carolina Superior Court in 2018 and won election as a judge for the North Carolina 5th Superior Court Division Judicial District 18 later that year.

Served nearly 30 years as an assistant district attorney in the Guilford County District Attorney's Office, specializing in violent-crime prosecutions.

Was appointed to the Fifth Division of the North Carolina Superior Court in 2018.

William "Bill" Wood has a bachelor 27s degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University.

Bill is a judge for District 24D of the North Carolina 4th Superior Court Division. He previously served as an assistant district attorney in the Guilford County District Attorney's office for nearly 30 years, specializing in prosecuting violent crimes. 

William is currently a judge for District 24D of the North Carolina 4th Superior Court Division. He was elected in 2024. He previously served as a judge for Judicial District 18D from 2019 to 2024. He was initially appointed to the Fifth Division of the North Carolina Superior Court in 2018.

As an assistant district attorney, specialized in prosecuting violent crimes.

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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