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Governor Stein Announces Superior Court Appointment

Government and Politics

April 16, 2025

From: North Carolina Governor Josh Stein

Raleigh, NC – On April 16th, Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment:

Lisa Johnson-Tonkins to the Superior Court for Judicial District 24A, serving part of Guilford County. Johnson-Tonkins is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Lora Cubbage retired.

-- Johnson-Tonkins most recently served as the elected clerk of the Superior Court of Guilford County. She received her B.A. from North Carolina A&T and her J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law.  

“Lisa has served Guilford County faithfully for over a decade,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Her judgement and experience are invaluable, and I look forward to her service on the bench.”