Matthew Brian Smith

Superior Court Judge in Monroe, North Carolina

Matthew Brian Smith is a candidate for NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 01 in Monroe, North Carolina — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Republican.

Matthew Brian Smith was born and raised in Indian Trail, Union County, North Carolina. He graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1991. He earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997 and a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Campbell University School of Law in 2002. While at Campbell, he was a Staff Member and Articles Editor for the Campbell University Law Review. Before becoming a judge, he worked as a trial attorney for over 18 years, including running his own firm for more than a decade, practicing in both civil and criminal courts. He was elected to the Superior Court bench, creating a vacancy in the District Court for Union County that was filled in May 2023.

Website: https://www.votemattsmithjudge.com/