Law Office of Timothy J. Rooks- Morganton and Hickory, NC

02/11/2026

02/06/2026

A few quick announcements:

1) My current term as judge is through 2026. I filed to run for election to an eight-year term as Superior Court Judge beginning in 2027. I am honored to be serving by appointment through 2026 and would be grateful for the opportunity to continue this work. Please vote March 3rd.

2) Early voting opens February 12th and ends February 28th. Vote early.

3) My website is up and has more information on my campaign, including a donate button (should you wish to contribute) and a contact button (should you wish to volunteer).

https://rooksforjudge.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPIjgRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMWWNFRDR0bHRDQlFvR0lQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlUJ_FMV59Yv27gpo-7cIZQwC56U5WrpRVeffdyYmfwGRQSPTKV_u4HX9PB-_aem_LweOJ3cjBU7VTxHZlbR0kw

07/22/2025

The 56-year-old has been litigating cases in both Superior and District Courts for the last 32 years and has mediated cases since 2008.

11/21/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

06/30/2023

Please have a safe and enjoyable pre-4th of July weekend!

06/16/2023

Happy Father's Day weekend to all of the men out there raising their sons and daughters to be good humans. Keep up the work!

05/08/2021

Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all of the hard working mothers out there!

07/01/2020

July 1, 1776 was the first vote on national independence at the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. The motion (the Lee Resolution) carried 9-2. The next day another vote was taken, with 12 delegations voting in favor (NY abstained.. whatever). As far as John Adams was concerned, "the second day of July 1776 will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America." He considered it a done deal, telling his wife "I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival."

On July 4, 1776, after 2 days of edits, the D of I was adopted. It was signed on August 2, 1776. So enjoy your independence day, whether it be July 1st, 2nd, 4th ...... or August 2nd.

Of note, Vermont historians claim they were never a colony of Great Britain, therefore they didn't need to declare their independence. I love Vermont...

03/13/2020

Starting Monday, most district and superior court cases will be continued for 30 days in North Carolina to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, Chief Justice Cheri Beasley of

03/10/2020

For those exercising caution and avoiding public places in this unique period of risk, our office is happy to schedule consultations by telephone or FaceTime. Give us a call to arrange a free consultation at (828) 438-8802.