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Trellis, Judge Edgar L. Barnes

Edgar is from the Sandhills region of North Carolina. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina and his law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

North Carolina Judicial Branch, Chief Justice Martin Appoints Chief District Court Judges for Judicial Districts 1, 16A, and 25

Edgar previously worked as an attorney in private practice and as an assistant district attorney in District 11.

Edgar L. Barnes currently serves as a District Court Judge in Judicial District 1. He was first elected in 1995 and is serving his eighth term. He was appointed Chief District Court Judge for Judicial District 1 in 2014.

Earned his law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

- Earned his law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

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As of June 14, 2024, Edgar L. Barnes did not have a website or any information online.

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Edgar L. Barnes

- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.

District Court Judge, Seat 04

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