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Rex is married to his wife, Bonnie, with whom he has 2 sons.

Rex previously worked as an adjunct professor teaching legal research and writing at Central Piedmont Community College, and as an assistant public defender for Mecklenburg County. He was also an editor of book reviews for Human Rights Quarterly.

Rex Marvel is currently a district court judge. He was appointed in 2019 and officially elected in 2020. He is serving his first term.

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Believes legal experience is crucial, having served as an Assistant Public Defender representing vulnerable community members.

Has 7 years of experience as an assistant public defender.

Believes in the importance of being a "BOARD CERTIFIED CRIMINAL LAW SPECIALIST."

Is a board certified criminal law specialist.

- Has 7 years of experience as an assistant public defender.
- Is a board certified criminal law specialist.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

Believes in improving the court system for everyone in Mecklenburg County. As Lead Judicial Hospitalization Judge, serves on multiple committees to enhance court administration and address issues like juvenile delinquency and human trafficking.

As Lead Judicial Hospitalization Judge, serves on multiple committees to enhance court administration and address issues like juvenile delinquency and human trafficking.

- As Lead Judicial Hospitalization Judge, serves on multiple committees to enhance court administration and address issues like juvenile delinquency and human trafficking.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Believes in active community involvement through volunteer work and local organizations. As a judge, led 'Know Your Rights' sessions and worked with the Bar Leadership Institute and Blue Star Mentorship Program.

As a judge, led 'Know Your Rights' sessions and worked with the Bar Leadership Institute and Blue Star Mentorship Program.

Believes in community involvement through teaching and volunteering. As a former Adjunct Professor, taught legal research and writing at CPCC and volunteered at Garinger High School.

Believes in community involvement through teaching and volunteering, and as a former adjunct professor, volunteered at Garinger High School.

Believes in community involvement through mission trips and volunteer work, such as building safe housing for homeless people in Juarez, Mexico.

- As a judge, led 'Know Your Rights' sessions and worked with the Bar Leadership Institute and Blue Star Mentorship Program.
- Believes in community involvement through teaching and volunteering, and as a former adjunct professor, volunteered at Garinger High School.
- Believes in community involvement through mission trips and volunteer work, such as building safe housing for homeless people in Juarez, Mexico.

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Rex Marvel

- 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 09

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