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# Joshua W. Willey

North Carolina Superior Court · Judge Superior Court

## Profile

- Court: North Carolina Superior Court
- State: North Carolina
- Role: Judge Superior Court
- Service status: former

## Summary

Joshua W. Willey — North Carolina Superior 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

- 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