Hon. Shante M. Burke-Hayer

Shanté Burke-Hayer is a District Court Judge in Mecklenburg County, known for her integrity and commitment to justice. She began her legal career as a Youth Tobacco Prevention Advocate and later worked as an intern and law clerk for a criminal law firm. She gained experience in juvenile law as a Guardian Ad Litem and worked with the EEOC and Wells Fargo. She transitioned into private practice focusing on family law, juvenile law, estate planning, and probate. She was appointed as a District Court Judge in 2022 by Governor Roy Cooper.

Experience:
- Youth Tobacco Prevention Advocate, 2006; Intern and Law Clerk for a criminal law firm, 2010; Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem, 2012-2014; Student Attorney at the Family Advocacy Clinic; Legal Analyst at Wells Fargo; Managing Attorney at Burke-Hayer Law Firm, PLLC; Of Counsel at Hunt Law, PLLC; District Court Judge, appointed in 2022

Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in Criminal Justice and Political Science, UNC-Charlotte; Juris Doctor, Charlotte School of Law, 2014

Professional Affiliations:
- Concord Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Ebenezer Baptist Church Marriage Ministry Leader and EBC Mass Choir President; Former co-owner of Ladies Leading Initiatives.