Gregory R. (Greg) Hayes and his wife, Kim, have a son, Benjamin Hayes.

Retired Catawba County Superior Court judge recognized with portrait hung in courtroom

Gregory R. Hayes (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia

Gregory R. (Greg) Hayes earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Wake Forest University in 1980 and his law degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 1983. He has been married to his wife, Kimberly, since 1991, and they have two adult children. Gregory is a resident of Hickory, North Carolina.

Gregory Hayes

Greg previously worked as an assistant district attorney. 

Greg previously served as a superior court judge. 

As superior court judge, oversaw cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a judge of near 30 years of service, tried cases from first degree murder to traffic tickets, handled domestic violence cases, and was certified as a trained family court judge.

- As superior court judge, oversaw cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a judge of near 30 years of service, tried cases from first degree murder to traffic tickets, handled domestic violence cases, and was certified as a trained family court judge.

Legal Experience

Wants to ensure there are high caliber judges in the court.

Values court neutrality and efficiency to ensure every party feels heard.

- Wants to ensure there are high caliber judges in the court.
- Values court neutrality and efficiency to ensure every party feels heard.

Judicial Administration

Values treating others with dignity, respect, and listening to what they have to say I in the court.

Believes in applying Christian beliefs as a judge.

Believes in respecting and following the U.S. Constitution.

- Values treating others with dignity, respect, and listening to what they have to say I in the court.
- Believes in applying Christian beliefs as a judge.
- Believes in respecting and following the U.S. Constitution.

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 2, 2026, Gregory R. (Greg) Hayes did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

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Gregory R. (Greg) Hayes

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Gregory R. (Greg) Hayes is married to his wife, Kim, and they have a son together.

Greg is a retired judge. He previously served as a judge for Catawba County Superior Court.

- 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. 