Joshua W. Willey at a glance
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- Former Judge Superior Court
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Joshua W. Willey
Former Judge Superior Court · North Carolina Superior Court
Joshua W. Willey — North Carolina Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Joshua W. Willey, Jr. is a distinguished legal professional in North Carolina, currently serving as Chief Public Defender for Defender District 4 (covering Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties) since March 1, 2024
- Superior Court Judge: Elected in 2016 to the Craven County Superior Court, 3B Judicial District, serving until his retirement from the bench
- He previously held the role of a Superior Court Judge for the 3B Judicial District (now the 4th District) from 2016 until his retirement from the bench
- Previous Positions: Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for the 3B Judicial District; practiced law in New Bern, NC, for over 40 years
Education
Additional information
- Sworn in as Chief Public Defender on March 1, 2024, succeeding Peter “Pete” Mack.
- In this role, he oversees the defense of indigent defendants in his district, returning to his criminal defense roots after a long judicial career
Sources
Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
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Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
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