Margaret Eagles
Democratic · NC · Chief District Court Judge, Wake County
Margaret Eagles has been a Wake County district court judge since 2009 and the county's chief district judge since 2024, with long service in domestic violence court. She says she is committed to the rule of law and to treating everyone in court fairly.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Granted a tenant’s motion to stay removal from her home until a scheduled appeal hearing.
February 29, 2024
Source: blogs.campbell.edu
Became Wake County chief district court judge after appointment by Chief Justice Paul Newby.
February 1, 2024
Source: news.campbell.edu
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
Signed Wake County court procedures for evaluating whether juveniles are capable of proceeding in delinquency cases, including evaluator selection and hearing deadlines.
August 29, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nccourts.gov
Terminated parental rights in an adoption case, In re Baby Boy. The Court of Appeals affirmed her order, finding the trial court retained jurisdiction and petitioners had standing.
April 14, 2014Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: nccourts.gov
Past race Margaret Eagles ran in:
- NC District Court Judge District 10D Seat 01 · November 3, 2026 · Wake County, North Carolina · incumbent