Judge Ashleigh Parker
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| Born | September 24, 1987 North Carolina |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Wake Forest University |
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| Known for | Serving as a District Court Judge in the 10th Judicial District (Wake County), North Carolina. |
Ashleigh S. Parker (born September 24, 1987) is an American jurist, author, and educator serving as a District Court Judge in the 10th Judicial District (Wake County), North Carolina. Appointed by Roy Cooper in 2017, Parker presides over cases involving child support, domestic relations, and abuse, neglect, and dependency matters. She is also the author of the devotional From Broken to Brazen: 40-Day Devotional for Healing from Heartbreak, Loss, and Rejection (2025).
Early life and education
Parker was born on September 24, 1987, in North Carolina. She earned a Wake Forest University Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law.[1]
Her father, one of the first African American attorneys in his county, inspired her to pursue a career in law.
Legal career
Before joining the judiciary, Parker served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Wake County District Attorney's Office and later as an Assistant Attorney General with the North Carolina Department of Justice, representing the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Judicial career
On November 17, 2017, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Parker as a District Court Judge for Wake County, filling the vacancy created by Judge Jacqueline Brewer's retirement.[2]
She was elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. Parker serves as the Lead Child Support Judge and presides over Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Court matters.
She chairs the Wake County Legal Support Center Advisory Board, which provides legal resources to self-represented litigants.[3]
Parker also holds leadership positions in professional legal organizations. She serves as a Councilor on the North Carolina State Bar, chairs the State Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee, and has served as President of both the Wake County Bar Association and the 10th Judicial District Bar Association — the first African American woman and youngest person to hold those offices in her district.[4]
Writing, community impact, and outreach
Parker is the author of From Broken to Brazen: 40-Day Devotional for Healing from Heartbreak, Loss, and Rejection (2025), a faith-based guide blending scripture, reflection, and journaling to promote emotional healing and spiritual growth.[5]
Her community work includes co-founding the Capital City Lawyers Association Law Day Program, which has reached more than 1,200 minority students. Through her leadership of the Wake County Legal Support Center, she has expanded access to justice for self-represented individuals.[6]
In 2025, the North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers (NCABL) profiled her in its "Trailblazer in Justice and Community Impact" feature, recognizing her professional achievements and community advocacy.[7]
Awards and recognition
- 2023 Chief Justice's Professionalism Award, presented by Chief Justice Paul Newby.[8]
- 2025 Judith S. Kaye Award for Judicial Excellence, American Bar Association.[9]
- Trailblazer in Justice and Community Impact, NCABL (2025).[10]
- 2023 Leaders in Diversity Award, Triangle Business Journal.[11]
- Leader in the Law, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly.
- Citizen of the Year, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Xi Mu Mu Chapter.
- Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine (2025) and Our Black Lens (2023) for leadership, community service, and mentorship.[12]
Personal life
Parker maintains a public platform focused on faith, healing, and empowerment, frequently appearing at conferences, podcasts, and ministry events.
References
- ↑ "Trailblazer in Justice and Community Impact". North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers. 2025.
- ↑ "Gov. Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments". Office of the Governor of North Carolina. 2017.
- ↑ "About Us". Wake County Legal Support Center. 20 January 2023.
- ↑ "Trailblazer in Justice and Community Impact". North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers. 2025.
- ↑ "From Broken to Brazen". Barnes & Noble. 2025.
- ↑ "Trailblazer in Justice and Community Impact". North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers. 2025.
- ↑ "Trailblazer in Justice and Community Impact". North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers. 2025.
- ↑ "Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents 2023 Chief Justice's Professionalism Awards". North Carolina Judicial Branch. 2024.
- ↑ "Judge Ashleigh Parker". American Bar Association.
- ↑ "Trailblazer in Justice and Community Impact". North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers. 2025.
- ↑ "2023 Leaders in Diversity Awards: Ashleigh Parker". Triangle Business Journal. October 13, 2023.
- ↑ "Parker". Our Black Lens. 2023.
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