In a move that underscores the ongoing reshaping of North Carolina's judiciary, Governor Josh Stein has appointed Tracey Henderson to the District Court bench for Judicial District 14, serving the Cumberland County area, this appointment fills the gap left behind by the elevation of Judge Stephen Stokes to the Superior Court.
Henderson brings a substantial legal background to the table with a focus on family and criminal law, and her previous roles include serving as an Appeals Hearing Officer for the city of Fayetteville along with a stint on the city’s Ethics Commission; she has worn the uniform as a U.S. Army veteran and leads as the current President of the Cumberland County Bar Association, she boasts educational credentials that include a B.S. from Fayetteville State University and a J.D. from Western Michigan University.
Announcing the appointment, Governor Stein was confident in Henderson’s capabilities, “Tracey has valuable skills and experience that will support her work in Cumberland County,” Stein indicated, “She is the right person for the job, and I look forward to her service.”
The Governor’s appointment aims to strengthen the judiciary with experienced legal professionals. Henderson’s legal background and military service bring added perspective to her new role on the district court bench.
