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Craig is from Alamance County. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the United States Naval Academy and a law degree from Elon University School of Law. He is a member of Saint Mark’s Church in Burlington. 

Craig currently works as a Litigation and Construction Law Attorney at Fox Rothschild, LLP. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney for Alamance County and as a Commercial Litigation Attorney at Smith Moore Leatherwood, LLP. He served as a Naval Flight Officer in the US Navy for 8 years. 

The Alamance News, Craig Turner sworn in Feb. 1 as newest county commissioner

ENN, Steve Carter and Craig Turner reelected to Alamance County Board of Commissioners 

Craig Turner currently serves as an Alamance County Commissioner. He was appointed to this position in 2021 and re-elected in 2022.  and is serving his first term. 

As a Litigation and Construction Law Attorney at Fox Rothschild, LLP, Turner manages complex litigation in federal and state courts for businesses and government entities, drafts and argue motions for clients in federal and state courts, advises contractors, subcontractors, and property owners in construction law matters and executives and business owners regarding litigation strategy and risk management, and researches issues related to federal and state elections laws.

As an assistant district attorney, Turner tried criminal matters in North Carolina (NC) Superior and District Courts, managed caseloads of over 200 criminal cases involving first-degree murder, felony assault, robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking, embezzlement, financial exploitation, and elder abuse, and headed the District Attorney’s Elder Abuse Initiative.

As a Commercial Litigation Attorney at Smith Moore Leatherwood, LLP, Turner managed and litigated legal matters for businesses and non-profits, including Cone Health, the Atlantic Coast Conference, lending institutions, large healthcare groups, and small businesses, drafted and argued motions and tried cases in federal and state courts and the NC Industrial Commission, advised executives and business owners regarding litigation strategy and risk management, managed staff of in-house and contract attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants in electronic document production for litigation, and assisted in recruiting new attorneys.

- As a Litigation and Construction Law Attorney at Fox Rothschild, LLP, Turner manages complex litigation in federal and state courts for businesses and government entities, drafts and argue motions for clients in federal and state courts, advises contractors, subcontractors, and property owners in construction law matters and executives and business owners regarding litigation strategy and risk management, and researches issues related to federal and state elections laws.
- As an assistant district attorney, Turner tried criminal matters in North Carolina (NC) Superior and District Courts, managed caseloads of over 200 criminal cases involving first-degree murder, felony assault, robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking, embezzlement, financial exploitation, and elder abuse, and headed the District Attorney’s Elder Abuse Initiative.
- As a Commercial Litigation Attorney at Smith Moore Leatherwood, LLP, Turner managed and litigated legal matters for businesses and non-profits, including Cone Health, the Atlantic Coast Conference, lending institutions, large healthcare groups, and small businesses, drafted and argued motions and tried cases in federal and state courts and the NC Industrial Commission, advised executives and business owners regarding litigation strategy and risk management, managed staff of in-house and contract attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants in electronic document production for litigation, and assisted in recruiting new attorneys.

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As of June 14, 2024, Craig Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Served as a mentor at Elon University School of Law.

- Served as a mentor at Elon University School of Law.

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Governor Cooper Annouches District Court Appointment

Doug is from Alamance County. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Duke University, a master of business administration degree from Elon University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University. Doug is married to his wife, Julie, with whom he has two children. He is a member of Grace Outreach Ministries Church. 

Doug Green sworn in as newest district court judge

Doug has experience serving as the Assistant Attorney General at the North Carolina Department of Justice. He also served as an Alamance County Assistant District Attorney and as a partner for Smith Giles, LLC. 

Doug Green currently serves as a District Court Judge for District 17. He was appointed to this position in February 2024, and is serving his first term.  

Has experience practicing personal injury law and employment law. 

Holds membership with the U.S. District Court, and the Middle District of North Carolina.

Is a former member of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, the U.S. District Court, and the Middle District of Florida.

- Has experience practicing personal injury law and employment law. 
- Holds membership with the U.S. District Court, and the Middle District of North Carolina.
- Is a former member of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, the U.S. District Court, and the Middle District of Florida.

As of June 14, 2024, Doug Green’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "My motivation to serve as Judge in District Court is rooted in my deep commitment to children." 

Plans to focus on "the well-being of children so that they have the greatest chance of growing up safe and healthy with as many opportunities to thrive as possible.”

- Said, "My motivation to serve as Judge in District Court is rooted in my deep commitment to children." 
- Plans to focus on "the well-being of children so that they have the greatest chance of growing up safe and healthy with as many opportunities to thrive as possible.”

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- 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.

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