About the MeckBar

Together, the 26th Judicial District Bar, Mecklenburg Bar Association, and Mecklenburg Bar Foundation continue more than a century of dedication to the legal profession and the community we serve.

26th Judicial District Bar (26th JD Bar)

Formerly known as the Mecklenburg County Bar, the 26th JD Bar officially became its own organization on July 1, 2024. It is one of 45 Judicial District Bars in North Carolina and operates under the North Carolina State Bar.

Membership in the 26th JD Bar is mandatory for all active State Bar members whose official address is within the district. Members of the 26th JD Bar may vote in elections for:

• Representatives to the N.C. State Bar Council

• District Court judicial vacancies

• Public Defender nominations

• Other local Bar business

Mecklenburg Bar Association (MBA)

The MBA is a voluntary membership organization for legal professionals in the Charlotte area. It offers networking, professional development, and community engagement opportunities through:

• Sections, Divisions, and Committees

• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs

• Sports leagues, social events, and member benefits

Mecklenburg Bar Foundation (MBF)

Founded in 1962, the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation is the charitable arm of the Bar community. As a 501(c)(3) organization, its mission is to:

• Promote public understanding and respect for the law

• Support access to justice and public service initiatives

• Fund charitable and educational programs that advance these goals