Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Judge Bill Constangy

• Extensive judicial experience and proven track record as a conscientious, diligent and fair judge: 22nd year (6th term) as a District Court Judge in Mecklenburg County presiding over heavy dockets in Criminal, Civil, Family and Juvenile Courts (Certified Juvenile Court Judge). 
• Broad depth and range of legal experience:  18 years of law practice in Charlotte before becoming a judge.
• Legal writer and speaker:  Author of law book on employment law and various legal articles; Speaker on legal topics for attorneys, students and groups.
• Solid academic background: Duke University School of  Law, JD; Wake Forest University, BA (Hankins Scholar, Student Body President, President, State Student Legislature of North Carolina). Marquis' Who's Who in America; Who's Who in American Law;  Who's Who Among Emerging Leaders in the United States. 
• Devoted family man with character and integrity:  Married for 39 years to the former Deborah Newsome of Winston-Salem and proud father of two children, Bill and Mary.

On March 3, I began my 22nd year serving you and the Mecklenburg County community as a District Court Judge. Now, in my sixth term, I am seeking your continued trust and support for Superior Court based on my proven track record.

In these chaotic times of economic uncertainty and increased criminal violence and gang activity in our community, it is essential that our courts provide the certainty that our laws will be enforced and applied consistently with the care, thoughtfulness, sense of fairness, dignity and civility that engenders respect for the law and the administration of justice. Your vote for judge in the May 4 primary and the November election is one of the most important votes that you will cast because it directly affects the lives of you, your family and friends. I hope that you will join with me and over 350 Mecklenburg County lawyers who have endorsed my candidacy in this very important campaign to preserve the integrity of our courts and the safety of our community.

I would greatly appreciate your vote and support. Please visit my website www.judgeconstangy.com or contact me, bill@judgeconstangy.com. I would love to hear from you. Thank you!