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# Jennifer Wells

North Carolina District Court · Judge District Court

## Profile

- Court: North Carolina District Court
- State: North Carolina
- Role: Judge District Court
- Service status: active

## Summary

Jennifer Wells — North Carolina District Court

## Sources

- [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/60355613b99b9b001bc55b19/)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Jennifer S. Wells, also known as Judge Jenny Wells, joined the District Court for the First Judicial District of North Carolina by Governor Josh Stein on March 18, 2025, following the retirement of Judge Edgar Barnes
- Actively engaged in her community and emphasizes the importance of maintaining justice and integrity in the First Judicial District
- Her career trajectory from public defender to District Court Judge reflects her dedication to justice, fairness, and public service in North Carolina’s First Judicial District

### Education

- Tulane University — B.A.
- Campbell University School of Law — J.D.

### Additional information

- Also campaigning to continue her service in the November 2026 election, highlighting her experience and dedication to the local community
- After passing the Bar in 2012, she returned to her home district to serve the community that raised her
- Native of Northeastern North Carolina and a graduate of Dare County Public Schools.
- Her work included conducting investigations, negotiating plea deals, and advocating zealously for defendants at every stage of the legal process
- Since taking the bench, Judge Wells has approached each case with fairness, patience, and an open mind, emphasizing impartiality and respect for all courtroom participants.
- Her appointment was based on her strong support from local attorneys, as she was the top vote-getter among nominees recommended to the governor.



## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-500acdaa0896376dfa44b76d) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7a/GS_7a-49.6.html). Collected 2026-07-26.