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Anna is from Asheborro. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Duke University and a law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law. She is married to her husband, Andy. 

NC, Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Union County

Anna previously worked as an attorney for her own law practice, Goodwin Law Firm, and as an assistant district attorney and chief juvenile court prosecutor at the Union County District Attorney's Office. 

Anna Goodwin currently serves as a District Court Judge for District 20B. She was appointed to this position in 2023 and is serving her first term. 

As a solo practitioner for 12 years, she specialized in Criminal Defense and Juvenile Delinquency matters.

As an assistant district attorney, she prepared, researched, and tried misdemeanor and felony cases at all trial levels,  interviewed witnesses, prepared legal research, negotiated plea agreements with opposing counsel, drafted motions, and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings, and advised law enforcement and victims on criminal procedure and process.

- As a solo practitioner for 12 years, she specialized in Criminal Defense and Juvenile Delinquency matters.
- As an assistant district attorney, she prepared, researched, and tried misdemeanor and felony cases at all trial levels,  interviewed witnesses, prepared legal research, negotiated plea agreements with opposing counsel, drafted motions, and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings, and advised law enforcement and victims on criminal procedure and process.

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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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