RE-ELECT JUDGE
JAMES H. FAISON, III
District Court Judge
Sixth Judicial District
New Hanover and Pender Counties
- Experience
- Integrity
- Fairness
RE-ELECT JUDGE
JAMES H. FAISON, III
District Court Judge
Sixth Judicial District
New Hanover and Pender Counties
- Experience
- Inteegrity
- Fairness
RE-ELECT JUDGE
JAMES H. FAISON, III
District Court Judge
Sixth Judicial District
New Hanover and Pender Counties
- Experience
- Integrity
- Fairness
Experienced and Knowledgeable
Committed to our Community
Impartial
Experienced and Knowledgeable
Committed to our Community
Impartial
A Life of Service. A Legacy of Leadership.
Judge James H. Faison III has proudly served New Hanover and Pender Counties as a District Court Judge for more than 25 years. From the pulpit to the bench, he has dedicated his life to serving youth, families, and communities with integrity, fairness, compassion, and steady leadership.
He is known as a fair but firm judge, a humble pastor, a community leader, a mentor, and a public servant who believes in lifting people up through faith, justice, education, and opportunity.
Quick Facts
- 25+ Years as District Court Judge
- Sixth Judicial District
- New Hanover & Pender Counties
- Pastor Since 1998
- Advocate for Youth, Education & Community
MEET JUDGE JAMES H. FAISON, III
Steady Leadership. Proven Service. Trusted Judgment.
The Honorable Judge James H. Faison, III proudly served New Hanover and Pender Counties as District Court Judge for nearly 26 years, and looks forward to continuing his steady, principled leadership-one that balances integrity, fairness, and discernment.
Born in New Hanover and raised by James H. Faison, Jr. and Mary R. Faison in Pender County, Reverend James H. Faison, III proudly calls both communities home.
Integrity
Upholding the law with honesty and strong moral character.
Fairness
Ensuring equal justice and respect for every person.
Experience
25+ years of dedicated service on the bench.
Community
Committed to serving and strengthening our communities.
Integrity
Upholding the law with honesty and strong moral character.
Fairness
Ensuring equal justice and respect for every person.
Experience
Nearly 26 years of dedicated service on the bench.
Community
Committed to serving and strengthening our communities.
His Beginnings
Faith. Family. Service.
Born in New Hanover County and raised in Pender County, James H. Faison III proudly calls both communities home. His journey began in the colored ward of historic James Walker Hospital in Wilmington, North Carolina, in 1962.
Raised by Deacon James H. Faison Jr. and Deaconess Mary R. Faison, he was shaped by a household rooted in faith, education, public service, discipline, and love for community. Those early values became the foundation for his life as a judge, pastor, mentor, and servant leader.
A Legacy of Service. A Future of Fairness.
From the pulpit to the bench, from schools to community programs, Judge Faison continues to serve with integrity, compassion, faith, and a steady commitment to New Hanover and Pender Counties.
A Legacy of Service. A Future of Fairness.
From the pulpit to the bench, from schools to community programs, Judge Faison continues to serve with integrity, compassion, faith, and a steady commitment to New Hanover and Pender Counties.
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