Amanda L. Maris
Democratic · NC · Judge, North Carolina District Court (Durham County)
Amanda Maris has been a Durham County district court judge since 2017 and often hears family court cases. She co-founded a program that helps people clear old records and get driver's licenses back, and focuses on youth and families.
Where Amanda L. Maris stands, based on their records
Supports
Civil Rights (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Helped launch Durham's DEAR program for clearing eligible criminal records and restoring driver's licenses, and co-chaired its advisory board.
October 26, 2020Supports Civil Rights
Source: durhamnc.gov
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Received the Durham People's Alliance PAC endorsement for another term as district court judge.
January 13, 2026
Source: peoplesalliancepac.org
Sentenced two impaired-driving defendants differently after separate plea hearings: one received supervised probation, the other a year in prison.
September 18, 2019
Source: 9thstreetjournal.org
Past race Amanda L. Maris ran in:
- NC District Court Judge District 16 Seat 06 · November 3, 2026 · Durham County, North Carolina · incumbent