# Philip Berger Jr.

In 2006, Phil was elected District Attorney in the 17A Prosecutorial District and was re-elected in 2010. In 2013-14, he served as President of the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys. From 2015-2016, Phil served as an Administrative Law Judge with the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings. He was elected to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2016. In 2020, Phil was elected to the Supreme Court of North Carolina.

Associate Justice · [Supreme Court of North Carolina](/kyj/court/nc/supreme-court-of-north-carolina)

## Philip Berger Jr. at a glance

Current role

Associate Justice

Court

[Supreme Court of North Carolina](/kyj/court/nc/supreme-court-of-north-carolina)

Jurisdiction

North Carolina · State

Judicial service

Active

## Biography

### Professional career

- Philip E. Berger Jr. is an American judge and Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court since January 1, 2021

- Administrative Law Judge: North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings (2015–2016)

- Early Career: Private practice attorney (1999–2001), co‐founder of The Berger Law Firm with his father and brother (2001–2006)

### Education

### Additional information

## Applicable Court Rules & Procedures

Rules last checked July 26, 2026 .

### Remote appearances

North Carolina law permits judicial officials to conduct proceedings by audio and video transmission, subject to statutory safeguards and case-specific limits.

For North Carolina civil jury proceedings, remote witness testimony requires a record finding of good cause.

North Carolina audio/video proceedings must use videoconferencing applications approved by the Administrative Office of the Courts.

### Recording and broadcasting

North Carolina Judicial Branch guidance distinguishes official court reporters, digital recording technicians, and later transcription of official recordings.

North Carolina states that not all court proceedings are recorded and identifies when audio recordings may be requested from the clerk.

## Sources

Identity source checked August 22, 2026 .

Biography sources checked August 22, 2026 .

### North Carolina Judicial Branch official judicial roster

Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 22, 2026

### G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.

Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026

### Obtaining Court Records

Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026

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