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Habekah has a bachelor's in criminal justice from Hampton University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. 

Habekah is the managing attorney at The Law Office of Habekah B. Cannon, Charlotte’s first abolitionist, community-based legal defense firm. She previously worked as an Assistant Public Defender at the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office for two years.

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Habekah is a criminal defense attorney at The Law Office of Habekah B. Cannon. She previously worked as an assistant public defender. 

Habekah Cannon's campaign for District Court Judge is her first run for public office.

As a criminal defense attorney, ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses, provides advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represents defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

- As a criminal defense attorney, ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses, provides advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represents defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

Legal Experience

As of January 2, 2026, Habekah Cannon did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Believes in a holistic, "abolitionist," client-centered approach to "disrupt the narrative of mass incarceration and inescapable poverty."

Believes everyone deserves a "zealous advocate" that will "fight the uphill battles with them in a system that is too often rigged against them," regardless of finances and ability to pay.

- Believes in a holistic, "abolitionist," client-centered approach to "disrupt the narrative of mass incarceration and inescapable poverty."
- Believes everyone deserves a "zealous advocate" that will "fight the uphill battles with them in a system that is too often rigged against them," regardless of finances and ability to pay.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Believes in community involvement through activism, demonstrating for Black lives, and providing mutual aid during the pandemic.

Supports community involvement through activism, demonstrating for Black lives, and providing mutual aid. 

- Supports community involvement through activism, demonstrating for Black lives, and providing mutual aid. 

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Habekah Cannon

Believes the criminal justice system is racist.

As of January 2, 2026, Habekah Cannon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 