Sonya Davis at a glance
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- Judge District Court
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Sonya Davis
Judge District Court · North Carolina District Court
Sonya Davis — North Carolina District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Serving as a judge in District 9 and is also listed as a candidate for the November 3, 2026 general election for NC District Court Judge, District 9, Seat 01
- North Carolina District Court Judge for Judicial District 9, appointed by Governor Josh Stein in March 2025 to fill the seat vacated by Judge Beth Heath
- She has been recognized locally for her dedication to justice, integrity, and service, with community leaders praising her fairness and advocacy
Education
- North Carolina Central University — B.A.
Additional information
- Governor Josh Stein announced Davis’s appointment on March 31, 2025, to serve Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne counties.
- Before joining the bench, Davis was employed as a solo practitioner in Kinston, specializing in domestic matters, real estate, and criminal defense.
- Local media and community members have highlighted her upbringing in Kinston and the influence of her parents, Chester and Mallie Stocks, on her values and service.
- She succeeds Judge Beth Heath, whose retirement created the vacancy.
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.
North Carolina District Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗