A few numbers worth knowing if you have a hearing in front of Judge Purnell, Charles N. (IJ code CNP, Charlotte, NC):
Overall track record
4 years on the bench (since 2023), 972 cases total, lifetime grant rate 4.2%
Last 3 years (2023–2026): 971 cases, grant rate 4.2% — roughly in line with the Charlotte court average (1.9%)
Nationality breakdown (2023–2026 cumulative)
Nationality / Cases / Grant rate Honduras 228 2.0% Mexico 139 0.8% Guatemala 119 2.8% El Salvador 86 0.0% Venezuela 67 0.0% Brazil 42 2.6% Nicaragua 30 11.5% Colombia 23 0.0% Peru 23 0.0% Cuba 22 16.7% Dominican Republic 19 17.6%
Year-by-year
2023: 104 cases, 25.6% grant rate 2024: 248 cases, 2.0% grant rate 2025: 341 cases, 2.0% grant rate 2026: 278 cases, 1.3% grant rate
If you've appeared before Judge Purnell, I'd love to hear:
1. What's your nationality, and when was your most recent hearing?
2. How did your attorney prepare for this judge specifically?
Source: EOIR (U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review) public statistics, May 2026 release, compiled by AsylumTracker. A judge's historical pattern does not predict the outcome of any individual case; this is shared to help set realistic expectations. Real-experience accounts from the community are welcome.