Judge Jennifer Bedford has built a career on Courage, Character, and Committment.
Public Service Experience
January 2025 - Present
June 2022 - December 2024
February 2015 - April 2022
October 2008 - February 2015
August 2003 - August 2005
June 2002 - June 2008
Resident Superior Court Judge
Administers justice in the State's highest trial court without favor, denial, or delay.
Wake County District Court Judge
Presided over hundreds of criminal, civil, and family law bench trials. Conducted extensive legal research; interpreted laws, rules, and administrative codes; and drafted opinions.
Senate Judiciary Committee Counsel
Provided objective legal expertise to the North Carolina House and Senate. Drafted and presented legislation. Provided background for existing law and context for proposed changes.
Assistant District Attorney
Represented the State in criminal District Court, criminal Superior Court, and Juvenile Court. Extensive experience in trial advocacy, evidentiary procedure, and victim representation.
DV Victims' Advocate
Provided support to victims living in shelters, educated vulnerable teens on the patterns of violence, and operated a crisis support line.
Enlisted Soldier
Trained extensively in combat, leadership, and resource management. Army Service Ribbon Recipient.
