Christy E. Wilhelm

Wilhelm was appointed district court judge in 2014. She was appointed chief judge in 2019. Prior to becoming a judge, she was an attorney in private practice.

Review of Candidate Rulings (Source: Wake Forest University School of Law Pro Bono Project)

Wilhelm’s judicial philosophy is fact-driven and child-centered in custody matters, placing the interests of the child as a primary factor beyond biological relationships or titles. She strictly enforces procedural rules and deadlines, ensuring compliance with the law and judicial efficiency. Her orders tend to be supported by detailed fact-finding and conclusions of law.

A review of appellate decisions identified four cases in which Wilhelm's orders were at least partially reversed or vacated on appeal.