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Krystle Franchesa Melvin
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Krystle Melvin currently serves as a District Court Judge for District 020, Seat 01 1. She is seeking re-election to this office in the upcoming November election 2. Her campaign describes her as a "Proven Leader for District Court Judge in Robeson County, NC," emphasizing dedication to fairness, integrity, and the rule of law 1. Melvin self-describes as a distinguished member of the North Carolina State Bar with seventeen years of combined legal and judicial experience 1. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia, obtained in 2009, and has been licensed by the State Bar since that time 1.
Background and education
Krystle Melvin self-describes as a distinguished member of the North Carolina State Bar with seventeen years of combined legal and judicial experience 1. She graduated with her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia in 2009 1. Melvin has been licensed by the State Bar since that time 1.
Career
Krystle Melvin graduated with her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia in 2009 and has been licensed by the North Carolina State Bar since that time 1. She was sworn in to practice law following her graduation 5.
Melvin served on the Robeson County Board of Elections before her judicial service 3. In December 2023, Governor Roy Cooper announced her appointment to the District Court for District 020, Seat 01 4. She self-describes as a distinguished member of the North Carolina State Bar with seventeen years of combined legal and judicial experience 1.
Office history
Krystle Melvin is a candidate for re-election to the office of District Court Judge in Robeson County, North Carolina 1. She self-describes as having seventeen years of combined legal and judicial experience 1. Melvin graduated with her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia in 2009 and has been licensed by the North Carolina State Bar since that time 1.
Melvin is currently seeking re-election to her position as District Court Judge for District 020, Seat 01 1. As of May 12, 2026, the outcome of this upcoming election is unknown.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Melvin”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Melvin”.