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Trellis, Judge Nathaniel Knust

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Nate earned his bachelor’s degree from Missouri Southern State University, his master's in business administration from from the University of Puerto Rico, and his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law. He and his wife Debbie have two sons and they are members of Providence Baptist Church.

Nate previously worked as an Assistant District Attorney with the Cabarrus County District Attorney’s Office and was an assistant state attorney in Brevard County, Florida.

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Nate Knust currently serves as a District Court Judge in Judicial District 25. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his second term.

Serves on the board of the Cabarrus County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

Practiced law for 20 years, with eight years of experience as a judge.

- Serves on the board of the Cabarrus County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
- Practiced law for 20 years, with eight years of experience as a judge.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Nate Knust did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Volunteers with the Lion’s and Rotary Clubs.

- Volunteers with the Lion’s and Rotary Clubs.

Community Involvement

Nate Knust

- 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 05

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