Dave Hall
Democratic · NC · Judge, North Carolina District Court (Durham County)
Dave Hall has been a Durham County district court judge since 2018 and hears many kinds of cases, including drug treatment court. He says his focus is opportunity, accountability and equal treatment in the courts.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 3 records
The Durham People's Alliance PAC endorsed Judge Hall for another term on the district court bench.
January 13, 2026
Source: peoplesalliancepac.org
Hall joined lawyers for Charlotte protesters in seeking a federal order restricting police use of force against nonviolent demonstrators; he signed their court filing.
October 21, 2016
Source: wccbcharlotte.com
As a Southern Coalition for Social Justice attorney, Dave Hall urged Durham's City Council to make low-level marijuana enforcement a lower priority.
September 23, 2016
Source: indyweek.com
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
Judge Hall ordered a parenting coordinator in a Durham custody dispute, finding that continued conflict made the appointment serve the child's interests. The Court of Appeals later dismissed an appeal of his order as premature.
September 8, 2020Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: law.justia.com
Past race Dave Hall ran in:
- NC District Court Judge District 16 Seat 01 · November 3, 2026 · Durham County, North Carolina · incumbent