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Gov. Perdue appoints Hughes to 24th District Court Bench
Story Date: 10/18/2011
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Source: PRESS RELEASE, 10/17/11
Gov. Bev Perdue has appointed F. Warren Hughes to the District Court bench for the 24th Judicial District which covers Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga and Yancey Counties. He will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge William Leavell.
“Warren’s years of public service have prepared him well to be an outstanding district court judge.” said Gov. Perdue. “He has the intellect, work ethic, and integrity that it takes to succeed on the bench.”
Hughes spent 27 years as the Clerk of Court in Yancey County and has also worked in private practice. He has been active in the State Judicial Council, the North Carolina Courts Commission, the Governor’s Task Force on Driving While Impaired, Hospice of Yancey County and the Yancey Foundation Board. He is also a certified mediator.
Hughes received his undergraduate degree from Western Carolina University, and his law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.
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