Judicial Philosophy

A judge’s role is to interpret and apply the law as written. I’ve heard people refer to district courts as the ‘Wild West’ because they have a mistaken belief that the rules don’t apply. My goal is to ensure that every person who enters knows exactly what to expect - a judge who follows the rules without exception. The courtroom is the place where the pledge of “justice for all” means everything every day.

Fairness and Independence

The legal system does not work without predictability. To me, that means that the law is applied with fairness and that every person who appears in court can expect to be treated with the same respect and subject to the same rules as his neighbor. I believe people struggle to trust the judiciary when the rules seem to apply differently to different people. In order to do the job and maintain public trust—a judge’s decisions should be guided only by the law and the facts, never by outside pressure or personal preference. In my current role as a special resource prosecutor, I apply this principle every day. Whether I prosecute a crime in Greenville or Jacksonville, fairness and independence are the foundation of every decision I make.

Integrity

Integrity is the cornerstone of justice. Every decision, interaction, and ruling should reflect honesty, accountability, and respect for the law. My commitment is to serve with integrity in all things—so that those who come before the court can have confidence that justice will be administered fairly and faithfully.

Broad Legal Experience

The cases that come before North Carolina’s District Courts are as diverse as the people who live in our communities. My background in private practice, corporate law, prosecution, and appellate court allows me to approach every dispute with both legal precision and the empathy that our community deserves.

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