Education

Stone received his undergraduate degree from Methodist College and his J.D. from Campbell University.[2]

Michael (Mike) Stone earned an undergraduate degree from Methodist College and a law degree from Campbell University.

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Career

Before his appointment to the court, Stone practiced law as a solo practitioner at the Law Firm of Michael A. Stone, PA. He has also previously practiced law with the firms of Hatley & Stone, PA and Stone & Associates.[1]

Michael previously practiced law as a solo practitioner at the Law Firm of Michael A. Stone, PA and with Hatley & Stone, PA and with Stone & Associates.

Stone was a district court judge for the 16A Judicial District in North Carolina from 2016 to 2018. He was appointed to the court by Governor Pat McCrory (R) on July 21, 2014.[1]

2016
See also: North Carolina local trial court judicial elections, 2016

North Carolina held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on March 15, 2016.[3] Incumbent Michael Stone defeated Angela Carter in the North Carolina Judicial District 16A general election for the Stone seat.[4]

Elections
2018

See also: Municipal elections in Wake County, North Carolina (2018)

General election
General election for North Carolina 3rd Superior Court Division Judicial District 19D

Michael Stone defeated Gregory Thompson in the general election for North Carolina 3rd Superior Court Division Judicial District 19D on November 6, 2018.

Michael Stone (North Carolina district court judge)

Michael Stone (Republican Party) is a judge for Judicial District 19D of the North Carolina 3rd Superior Court Division. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.

Mike currently serves as a judge for Judicial District 19D of North Carolina's 3rd Superior Court Division. He was elected in 2018 and assumed office in 2019. Previously, he was appointed to the 16A Judicial District court in 2014 and was elected to that court in 2016.

Mike currently serves as a judge for Judicial District 19D of North Carolina's 3rd Superior Court Division and was elected in 2018. Previously, he was appointed to the 16A Judicial District court in 2014 and was elected to that court in 2016.

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Practiced law privately for 20 years in Scotland, Hoke, and Cumberland counties before becoming a judge.

Stone worked in private practice for 20 years before becoming a judge, practicing primarily in Scotland, Hoke and Cumberland counties. He practiced law at his own law firm and before that worked with the firms of Hatley & Stone, PA and Stone & Associates.

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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 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.

Legal Experience

As of January 5, 2026, Michael (Mike) Stone did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Stone said his decisions are based on the evidence, facts and the law so that everyone is treated equally.

Says judicial decisions are based on evidence, facts, and law so that everyone is treated equally.

Says his judicial decisions are based on evidence, facts, and law so that everyone is treated equally.

- Says his judicial decisions are based on evidence, facts, and law so that everyone is treated equally.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

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Michael (Mike) Stone

As of January 5, 2026, Michael (Mike) Stone’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Michael (Mike) Stone attended Methodist College and Campbell University. 

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Michael is a judge for the North Carolina Superior Court. He previously practiced law as a solo practitioner at the Law Firm of Michael A. Stone, PA. He has also previously practiced law with the firms of Hatley & Stone, PA and Stone & Associates.

Michael is currently a senior resident superior court judge for Judicial District 29 of the North Carolina Superior Court. He previously served as a judge for Judicial District 19D of the North Carolina Superior Court from 2019 to 2022 and as a district court judge for Judicial District 16A from 2014 to 2018.

Local Judge Mandates Compliance with Immigration Enforcement ...

For Candidate Michael (Mike) Stone on Issue judicial-administration: Supports facilitating state and federal law enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to carry out their legal mandates.

Mandates cooperation with federal deportation efforts in Judicial District 29, including Hoke and Moore counties.

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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