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Donna is from Alleghany County. She received a bachelor's degree in Russian and East European studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her law degree from the Campbell University School of Law. She lives in Sparta, NC with her husband, Chris, and their two children.

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Donna currently works as the Alleghany County attorney. She also works for her own practice, Donna L. Shumate Attorney at Law.

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Donna L. Shumate currently serves as District Court Judge in Judicial District 23. She was elected in 2020 and has served one term. She previously ran for Judicial District 23 in 2014, but did not win.

Leach, Shumate vie for judgeship

Received a law degree from Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law.

Has served as the County Attorney for Alleghany County.

Has experience in the areas of criminal law, family law, juvenile law, and civil litigation.

- Received a law degree from Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law.
- Currently works in private practice.
- Has served as the County Attorney for Alleghany County.
- Has experience in the areas of criminal law, family law, juvenile law, and civil litigation.

Legal Experience

Said, "Any judge needs patience and the ability to listen... I believe a judge should treat all people with respect and give people an opportunity to be heard before issuing a decision."

- Said, "Any judge needs patience and the ability to listen... I believe a judge should treat all people with respect and give people an opportunity to be heard before issuing a decision."

Ethics & Conduct

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

Judicial Administration

Said, "...I do not think it is a judge’s place to try to make the law. I believe a judge should apply the law to the facts of a case. A judge should uphold the law, especially the United States Constitution and all of its amendments."

- Said, "...I do not think it is a judge’s place to try to make the law. I believe a judge should apply the law to the facts of a case. A judge should uphold the law, especially the United States Constitution and all of its amendments."

Judicial Philosophy

Served as a president of the 23rd Judicial District Bar and as a member of the North Carolina Bar Association.

Served as a board member on the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce, Alleghany Council on Aging, Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation and the MILES Job Fund microloan program.

- Served as a president of the 23rd Judicial District Bar and as a member of the North Carolina Bar Association.
- Served as a board member on the Alleghany Chamber of Commerce, Alleghany Council on Aging, Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation and the MILES Job Fund microloan program.

Community Involvement

Donna L. Shumate

- 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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