Judge William Shanahan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina, Department Seat 7

Biography

The Hon. William Shanahan is a judge for the 4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina. He was elected to the bench in 2020.

The 4th Judicial District includes Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson Counties.

Prior to his election, Shanahan was a senior associate at Silva, Kiernan & Associates in Jacksonville since 2013. At the firm, his areas of practice included family law and real estate matters. Shanahan also served as a county commissioner with the Onslow County Board of Commissioners since 2018.

He received a B.A. in political science and anthropology from Mercer University in 2010. Shanahan then completed a J.D. at Notre Dame Law School in 2013. While a law student, he was a legal intern for the District Attorney’s Office in Wake County (2012) and Onslow County (2011).

Shanahan is registered as a Republican.

About

William Shanahan
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment 4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina, Department Seat 7	4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina, Department Seat 7
Election/Appointment 2020 - 4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina	2020 - 4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina
Education B.A., Mercer University - 2010 J.D., Notre Dame Law School - 2013	B.A., Mercer University - 2010 J.D., Notre Dame Law School - 2013

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NC - 4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina
Clerk phone:	+1 (910) 478-3740

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Senior Associate	Silva, Kiernan & Associates	Onslow County, North Carolina
Judge	4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina	Duplin County, North Carolina