Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Education: UNC-CH BA 1965; UNC-CH J.D. 1968

Licensed:

• State of North Carolina - 1968
• United States Supreme Court - 1974
• U.S. District Court for Eastern District of N.C. - 1974
• U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals - 1974

Career:

Assistant Solicitor Wake County NC 1969-1971. Private practice of law 1971-1989. District Court Judge March 1989 - Present.  Founding and former presiding judge - Wake County District Court Drug Court; certified as specifically trained juvenile court judge, 1994.

Currently assigned to child abuse, neglect and dependency court.  Elected to and served two terms on Wake County/ 10th Judicial Bar Association Board of Directors. Served and have served on various Bar Association committees including Professionalism and Continuing Education; twice recognized by the City of Raleigh for commitment and contribution to Raleigh Summer Youth Employment Lunch with a Lawyer Program.

Served as judicial representative on Wake County Child Fatality Prevention Team/ Child Protection Team; Member of Juvenile Justice Planning Committee at Crime Commission; specialized training in substance abuse issues at National Judicial College and with National Drug Court Institute; served as lead judge for District Civil Court and Civil Arbitration Program.

Family:

Married 32 years to Mary Gray Fullwood. A retired pharmacist. Two children Jimmy - Lt. Col. USMC and Gray - NC SBI Special Agent; daughter in law Sarah - Lt. Col USMC and 2 grandsons.

Thank you for your trust and confidence in electing me and re-electing throughout the past years and for allowing me to serve our state and Wake County as a District Court Judge for the past 21-plus years.

While I run to retain the "Fullwood" seat I am mindful that I have no ownership over this seat and that I hold it as a steward for the public. I have no agenda and never had one. I believe in the Rule of Law and have diligently to follow the law and not attempt to make new law during my judicial service.

If re-elected, I will continue to serve the public in a fair, honest, and ethical manner.