Kelly Colquette Hanley
Candidate for Superior Court Judge, District 6B, Seat 1
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney
- Lives in
- Wilmington
- Campaign website
- kellyhanleyforjudge.com
Wilmington attorney and partner at the Williams Mullen law firm, focusing on commercial litigation. She began as a prosecutor in the Harris County, Texas, district attorney's office, served as family court and trial court administrator for New Hanover and Pender counties from 2001 to 2006, and is a past president of the New Hanover County Bar Association.
Photo: Kelly Hanley For Judge
Documented positions
Courts & justice
Pledges fair hearings for all regardless of background or means
ReportKelly Colquette Hanley for Superior Court Judge — District 06BCampaign website · Kelly Hanley For Judge · kellyhanleyforjudge.com
“Every person who enters the courtroom — regardless of background or means — deserves to be heard, respected, and treated fairly.”
Supports prompt case resolution and responsibly managed court calendars
ReportKelly Colquette Hanley for Superior Court Judge — District 06BCampaign website · Kelly Hanley For Judge · kellyhanleyforjudge.com
“a well-run courtroom operates — cases resolved promptly, calendars managed responsibly, and public resources used wisely”
Pledges decisions guided by law and facts, not politics
ReportKelly Colquette Hanley for Superior Court Judge — District 06BCampaign website · Kelly Hanley For Judge · kellyhanleyforjudge.com
“Judicial decisions should be guided by the law and the facts — never by politics, favoritism, or outside influence.”
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (New Hanover County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- About – Kelly Colquette Hanley for Superior Court Judge
Campaign website · Kelly Hanley For Judge · kellyhanleyforjudge.com
- Kelly Colquette Hanley for Superior Court Judge — District 06B
Campaign website · Kelly Hanley For Judge · kellyhanleyforjudge.com
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