Candidate Biography (submitted by campaign):

Education:
University of Virginia School of Law, LL.M. Judicial Process. 2004;
Duke University, M.B.A., 1988;
Campbell University, Juris Doctor with Honors, 1979;
UNC-Wilmington, B.A. English & Education, 1974

Occupation: Judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals

Employer: N.C. Judicial Branch

Date admitted to the Bar: 1980

Legal/Judicial Experience:
Judge, N.C. Court of Appeals, 2000-present;
Adj. Professor of Law, Campbell University, 1987-present;
N.C. Property Tax Commission, 1997-1999;
Board Certified Specialist, Real Property Law N.C. State Bar 2001;
Private law practice, Tyson & Associates, 1993-2000;
Real Estate Dir. and Counsel, Revco Drug and Family Dollar, 1980-1993;
N.C. Probation/Parole Officer, 1975-1976;
Public School Teacher, 1974-1975

I offer 28 years experience, as a judge, law professor, attorney, law enforcement and military officer, and public school teacher.  My record shows fairness and impartiality.  Since 2001, I have ruled on over 2,500 appeals, written over 800 opinions with 98.5% affirmed or undisturbed, keeping our families safe, secure, and providing Justice for All.

I support the mission of North Carolina’s Judicial Branch: “To protect and preserve the rights and liberties of all the People, as guaranteed by the Constitutions and laws …, by providing a fair, independent and accessible forum for the just, timely and economical resolution of their legal affairs.”

My life is devoted to my family and the law.  My wife, Kirby, and I have been married 34 years and have four children.

Please re-elect Judge John M. Tyson.

www.judgejohntyson.com

Endorsements: N.C. Farm Bureau; Forestry Association; Assoc. of Defense Attorneys; Home Builders Assoc., Cumberland Conservatives