Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

LEGAL/JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE:
Stubbs & Perdue 2009-Present
Judge, NC Court of Appeals 2001-2008
Stubbs & Perdue 1996-2001
U.S. Attorney's Office EDNC 1981-96
Counsel, U.S. Senate 1977-81
U.S. Dept. of Justice 1974-77
U.S. Marine J.A.G. 1970-74

EDUCATION:
Swansboro High School, Swansboro, NC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A. History
University of South Carolina School of Law (Law Review)

MILITARY:
Col. U.S. Marine Corps reserve (Ret.)

PERSONAL:
Residence - Atlantic Beach, NC
Married - 2 children
Methodist Church, Morehead City, NC

I served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals from February 2001 until December 31, 2008. During those years I personally authored over 800 opinions and joined in several thousand more. I mediated over 40 cases, served on the Carolina Sentencing Commission, the Medico-Legal Guidelines committee and taught two years in the UNC Law School. 

My legal experience includes service as a federal prosecutor where I was twice the Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina as well as private practice with the firm of Stubbs and Perdue. I also served in the U.S. Marine Corps reserve and retired with 29 years service as a Colonel. 

I would very much like to continue to serve the people of North Carolina and believe I have demonstrated the ability to perform as an appellate judge worthy of your support. During my service as a judge I treated all parties fairly and with respect. I believe I have the integrity, commitment and experience needed. I am raising funds to participate in the public financing program. 

More information about me can be found at www.citizensforjudgemccullough.com.