Judge Rhonda L. Patterson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Mecklenburg County District Court, Department Suite 9600

Appointed By: Gov. Roy A. Cooper, III

Biography

The Hon. Rhonda L. Patterson is a judge for the Mecklenburg County District Court in the 26th Judicial District of North Carolina. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Roy Cooper in 2022, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Rickye McKoy-Mitchell.

Prior to her appointment, Patterson handled family law as a principal attorney at Offit Kurman & Horack, Talley, Pharr & Lowndes, P.A. since 2020. Before that, she managed her own private practice, the Patterson Law Office, PLLC (2011 to 2020), where her practice focused on domestic and civil litigation. Patterson established her law firm after practicing as an associate at KL Gates, LLP (2008 to 2011) and Alston & Bird, LLP (2006 to 2008).

She also taught Business Law as an adjunct instructor at Johnson C. Smith University.

Patterson received a B.A. in communications and romance languages from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2003. She then completed a J.D. at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law in 2006.

Her memberships include the Council for Children’s Rights, the Leary Bar Association, the Mecklenburg County Bar Association, the North Carolina Bar Association, and the Women Lawyers of Charlotte. Patterson also sat as a member of the Domestic Bench Bar Committee. In addition, she has been involved with A Children’s Place, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Elevation Church, Mama’s Girls, and The Park Church.

Patterson, a native of Roanoke Rapids, attended Roanoke Rapids High School.

She is registered as a Democrat.

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Christopher Pedroza VS Leslie Corado

On June 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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BRIAN DEIGNAN VS ALYSSA DEIGNAN

On June 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 15, 2026

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Gilda Brooking VS Nancy Charlotte Avila

On June 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 15, 2026

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Sep 01, 2026

Elsy Gonzalez Ortiz VS Jose Maradiaga Erazo

On June 10, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 10, 2026

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Mecklenburg District Court

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Jun 23, 2026

Kenneth Oates, III VS Jessica Oates

On June 10, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 10, 2026

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Jun 23, 2026

ALEJANDRINA FERN??NDEZ PAZ VS OSCAR DAVID BURGOS SOL??Z

On June 10, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 10, 2026

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Jun 23, 2026

Destiney McMillan VS TayRey Tabron

On June 9, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 09, 2026

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Jun 23, 2026

Asia Gore VS Mark Gore, Jr.

On June 9, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 09, 2026

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Jun 23, 2026

John-Michael Alexander VS Yesenia Cruz

On June 9, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 09, 2026

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Jun 23, 2026

WENDY ELIZABETH DONOGHUE VS TIMOTHY JEREMIAH DONOGHUE

On June 9, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 09, 2026

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Jun 23, 2026

Holly Rebecca Martin VS Dane Elliot Silvers

On June 9, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 09, 2026

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Jun 25, 2026

Dustin Craig Bealby VS Nicole Simone Bomba Bealby

On June 8, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 08, 2026

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Jun 20, 2026

Kimberly Elise Fontenot VS Jeffrey Craig Fontenot

On June 5, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 05, 2026

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Jun 16, 2026

Margaux Zwierko VS Kevin Zwierko

On June 5, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 05, 2026

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Jun 25, 2026

Raechelle Jackson VS Shadarius Thompson

On June 5, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 05, 2026

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Jun 20, 2026

Ursula Tate VS Tyreese Wilkes

On June 4, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

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Jun 04, 2026

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Jun 10, 2026

Karla Lorena Barraza Arevalo VS Fernando Ocampo Euceda

On June 3, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

1 File

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Jun 03, 2026

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Jun 10, 2026

ARITINA STEWART VS PAUL STEWART

On June 3, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

11 Files

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Jun 03, 2026

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Jun 10, 2026

Sandra Monroe VS Neal Powell

On June 2, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

7 Files

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Jun 02, 2026

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Jun 11, 2026

Stacey Gibbons VS Benjamin Jacob Gibbons

On June 2, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

4 Files

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Jun 02, 2026

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Jun 10, 2026

Lyane Ruth Batchi VS Christian Kabangu Kandolo

On June 1, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

6 Files

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Jun 01, 2026

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Jun 10, 2026

Miriam Melgar Moran VS Miguel Andino Sanchez

On May 29, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

4 Files

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May 29, 2026

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Jun 09, 2026

Kelly Fox VS Clarence Fox

On May 29, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

4 Files

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May 29, 2026

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Jun 13, 2026

Jaelyn Norman-Thomas VS Suanja Correa

On May 28, 2026 a civil domestic without claim for absolute divorce case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mecklenburg County. Judge Rhonda L. Patterson presiding.

7 Files

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May 28, 2026

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About

Rhonda L. Patterson
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Mecklenburg County District Court, Department Suite 9600	Mecklenburg County District Court, Department Suite 9600
Education J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law - 2006 B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - 2003	J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law - 2006 B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - 2003

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Court Info

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Current Court:	NC - Mecklenburg County District Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (704) 686-0101

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Alston & Bird, LLP	None
Associate	KL Gates, LLP	None
Owner	Patterson Law Office, PLLC	None
Principal	Offit Kurman & Horack, Talley, Pharr & Lowndes, P.A.	Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Judge	Mecklenburg County District Court	Mecklenburg County, North Carolina