Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Brad Salmon to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 12, serving Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties. Salmon will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Michael Onufer.
“Brad Salmon’s previous experience in this role ensures he is a prepared and capable judge,” said Governor Cooper. “I am grateful for his service to his community and his willingness to step up and serve the people as a District Court Judge.”
Salmon previously served as a District Court Judge in this district and currently serves as a Magistrate in Lee County. Salmon was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2015 and 2016, representing District 51.
“I am humbled by this appointment.” Salmon said. “It is an honor to again serve as a District Court Judge, and I will do my very best to promote justice and ensure confidence in our judicial system.”
Salmon was a founding partner of The Salmon Law Firm in Lillington. In 2015 and 2016, Salmon served in the North Carolina General Assembly representing Harnett and Lee Counties (District 51). Salmon was a previous District Court Judge and a 2022 candidate for the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Most recently he served as a Lee County Magistrate. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University and Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law.
