North Wake News

Governor Josh Stein has announced three judicial appointments to the Superior and District Courts in North Carolina.

Judge Stephen C. Stokes has been appointed to the Superior Court for Judicial District 14A, which covers part of Cumberland County. He will fill the vacancy left by Judge Claire Hill's retirement. Stokes previously served as a District Court Judge in Cumberland County and has an extensive background in military law, having served in various roles within the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

Scott Skidmore is set to join the District Court for Judicial District 22, serving Rockingham and Caswell Counties. This appointment comes after Judge Chris Freeman was elected to the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Skidmore brings with him three decades of experience as a partner at Farver, Skidmore & Hux, LLP.

Chris Brooks will serve on the District Court for Judicial District 10F, covering part of Wake County. His appointment follows Judge Jennifer Bedford's election to the Superior Court. Brooks has been with the Transportation Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice since 2006 and has prior experience in its Criminal Division.

“These public servants have a wealth of legal experience to draw on, and I am pleased to appoint them to serve as judges,” stated Governor Stein. “I am confident in their judgment and expertise, and I look forward to their service on the Superior and District Courts.”