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Judge Eric Morgan is originally from Forsyth County and completed his high school education at R.J. Reynolds High School. He pursued higher education at the University of Virginia, where he was a Phi Beta Kappa, and later graduated with honors from the University of Texas School of Law. After his studies, he returned to Winston-Salem in 1991. He lives with his wife Dawn and attends First Baptist Church of Kernersville. 

Judge Eric Morgan is a Superior Court Judge. He began his legal career by practicing law with Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice in Winston-Salem. 

Eric Morgan

Eric Morgan is one of the current superior court judges in  of North Carolina. He has served two terms or 10 years in this position. He was initially elected in 2014. 

Eric Morgan is one of the current superior court judges in of North Carolina. He has served two terms or 10 years in this position. He was initially elected in 2014.

Has 24 years of legal experience with expertise in civil and commercial litigation.

Served as a volunteer lawyer with the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office on felony child sexual abuse cases.

- Eric Morgan is one of the current superior court judges in of North Carolina. He has served two terms or 10 years in this position. He was initially elected in 2014.
- Has 24 years of legal experience with expertise in civil and commercial litigation.
- Served as a volunteer lawyer with the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office on felony child sexual abuse cases.

Legal Experience

- Is married to the Mayor of Kernersville.

Ethics & Conduct

As of June 14, 2024, Eric Morgan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Is a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America.

Has served as a Deacon and Trustee of the First Baptist Church of Kernersville.

- Is a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America.
- Has served as a Deacon and Trustee of the First Baptist Church of Kernersville.

Community Involvement

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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

North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 31C

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