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Trellis, Judge Angela B. Puckett: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Ballotpedia, Angela B. Puckett

Angela is from Stokes County. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law. She has 2 children. 

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Angela previously worked as an assistant district attorney for the Surry County District Attorney’s Office. She was the first woman to serve as an assistant district attorney in Judicial District 17B.

NC Newsline, District swears in its first female judge

Angela B. Puckett currently serves as a superior court judge for the 4th Superior Court Division in Judicial District 17B. She was elected to this position in 2016 and is serving her first term. Angela previously served as a district court judge in Judicial District 17B. She was named to this position in 2007 and served for 2 full terms. She was sworn in as the first female judge in Judicial District 17B. 

THE MOUNT AIRY NEWS, Local judge joins U.S. Supreme Court bar

As superior court judge, Puckett 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, Puckett prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

Selected as a member of the U.S. Supreme Court bar.

- As superior court judge, Puckett 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, Puckett prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- Selected as a member of the U.S. Supreme Court bar.

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As of June 14, 2024, Angela B. Puckett did not have a website or any information online.

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Angela B. Puckett

- 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

North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 23

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