Governor Cooper Announces NCCU Law School Alumnus The Honorable Reggie McKnight as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 26E serving Mecklenburg County. Congratulations!
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state.
“These appointees bring years of legal experience and knowledge to the bench,” said Governor Cooper. “I’m confident that they will serve with dedication and fairness.”
Governor Cooper made the following appointments:
The Hon. Reggie McKnight as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 26E serving Mecklenburg County. Judge McKnight will fill the vacant seat created by the retirement of the Judge Donnie Hoover. Judge McKnight serves as the District Court Judge in Judicial District 26 serving Mecklenburg County. He is the Founding Owner of McKnight Law Firm, P.L.L.C. He previously practiced law at Browne, Flebotte, Wilson & Horn and at Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice. Judge McKnight earned his Bachelor of Arts at the University of South Carolina and his Juris Doctor at North Carolina Central University School of Law.
Justin Minshew as District Court Judge in District 8A serving Greene, Lenoir and Wayne counties. Minshew will fill the vacant seat formerly held by Judge Ericka James. Minshew serves as a Clerk of Superior Court in Wayne County. Previously, he was