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David Alan Phillips
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
David Alan Phillips is a Superior Court Judge for NC Judicial District 38 (Gaston County), where he has served since his appointment by Governor Roy Cooper in 2018. He is seeking re-election in 2026.
Background and education
Phillips is a lifelong Gaston County resident who attended North Gaston High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University and a Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law in 1989. He was Board Certified as a North Carolina Criminal Law Specialist in 2001.
Career
Phillips practiced criminal defense and civil law for 28 years through his private firm, The Phillips Law Firm, PLLC, in Gaston County. He earned the Reader's Choice Award for Best Attorney in Gaston County from the Gaston Gazette.
Family
Phillips and his wife Paula have three children. His father, the Honorable James Ralph Phillips, served as a District Court judge in Gaston County.
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 “Phillips”.
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 “Phillips”.