Floyd “Trey” Henry Cooke, III
Trey Cooke studied Criminal Justice at Appalachian State University and received his law degree from Campbell University's School of Law. Through his various engagements as a law student, Trey provided several hundred hours' worth of pro bono legal work for clients in need. His training and experience have allowed him to excel as an attorney inside and outside the courtroom.
Trey was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. He became interested in practicing law as a high school student when he began volunteering as a youth prosecutor and defense attorney through Wake County's Capital Area Teen Court Program. Trey recently moved to Wilmington, North Carolina with Monique Cooke, his wife, who works as a Law Clerk in New Hanover County. He is the proud parent of two foster pets: his cat, Siena, and puppy, Ginsburg.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member, 2018 to Present
- Wake County Bar Association, Member
- North Carolina State Bar, Member, 2018 to Present
- HIGHTS (Helping Inspire Gifts of Hope, Trust, and Service), Board Member
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2018
Education
- Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Buies Creek, North Carolina
- J.D. - 2018
- Honors: Federal Public Defender’s Office, Full-time Intern
- Honors: Public Interest Law Student Association, President
- Honors: Campbell Law, Innocence Project, Vice President
- Honors: Campbell Law, Innocence Project, Case Manager
- Honors: Restorative Justice Classes, Butner’s Federal Prison, Leader
- Honors: Haven House’s Gang Outreach, Intern
- Honors: Juvenile Diversion Team, Intern
- Honors: Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, Member
- Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina
- B.S., Bachelor of Science - 2015
- Honors: Watauga County District Attorney’s Office, Intern
- Honors: Appalachian State University Cycling Team
- Major: Criminal Justice – International Studies
- Minor: Political Science
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- Traffic Violations
- Drug Violations
- Weapon Charges
- Estate Planning
Recent Blog Posts
How dangerous is distracted driving?
Poor behaviors behind the wheel greatly increase the risk of collision. This is especially true when it comes to texting while driving, which is a major issue that is unfortunately common among motorists. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
How well do helmets protect your head?
Helmets provide much-needed protection to bicyclists who decide to hit the roadways, and it is a safety must-have by many professionals and cyclists alike. After all, you need all the protection you can get when going up against the might of a larger vehicle. But do...
Losing (and recovering) rights after a domestic violence protective order
The United States Constitution and federal and state laws grant us all certain essential rights. Under certain circumstances, a judge can suspend or even revoke certain rights. When a domestic violence protective order (DVPO) is filed against someone, that person may...