Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Personal Info:

Birthday: February 5, 1964
Hometown: Davidson, NC
Family: Son of Russell and Pat Knox, youngest of four children
Father of two teenagers, Raleigh and Emily

Education Info:

Wake Forest University School of Law 1989
North Carolina State University 1986
North Mecklenburg High 1982
Special courses – Trial Court Management – National Judicial College, Reno, NV
Advanced Evidence - National Judicial College, Philadelphia, PA
Child Development for Judges – North Carolina Judicial College,

Work Info:

1989 - 2000 - Private Practice in Cabarrus County handling civil, criminal and juvenile matters.
2000 - Present - District Court Judge, Cabarrus County
Appointed in 2000, re-elected without opposition in 2002 and 2006

Professional Memberships:

North Carolina State Bar
North Carolina Association of District Court Judges
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Cabarrus County Bar Association
North Carolina State Fireman’s Association

Activities:

Odell Fire Department (former Volunteer Fireman)
Odell Fire Dept Board of Directors
Cabarrus County Criminal Justice Partnership program
Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee
Cabarrus County Boys and Girls Club - Member
Old Courthouse Theatre
Sunday School teacher at Bethel Presbyterian Church, former Deacon
The Witness Quartet (singer)
Motorcycle enthusiast

The work of our court touches nearly every family - from speeding tickets to custody cases. For many, if not most people, the people elected as your district court judges are far more likely to have a personal impact on your family and friends than those elected as President or Senator. For that reason I strive to allow litigants their opportunity to be heard. Over the last ten years I have heard tens of thousands of cases, some extremely complex and emotional, gaining invaluable experience. No matter how large or small, every case is important and receives equal attention. I strive to treat every person involved with patience and respect, while fairly applying the law. I am dedicated to deciding each case on the merits without fear or favor, pursuant to the law.

Each year there are over 50,000 cases filed in Cabarrus County District Court to be heard by four district court Judges. I have the experience and commitment to resolve these matters. In an effort to improve our civil court case management I led the process of implementing a new case management system along with the help of my colleagues. Cabarrus County is consistently considered one of the top in case management efficiency.

I have a history of public service that is reflective of a family heritage of that same community spirit. My father was Mayor of Davidson for 14 years, after serving many years on the town board. My uncle, Joe Knox, was Mayor of Mooresville for 26 years, and held state-level positions including the Governor's Crime Control Commission, and president of the League of Municipalities. My uncle Eddie Knox was Mayor of Charlotte and a former state senator.

Please help me continue this legacy of public service with your vote.