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William is married to his wife, Felicia, and have 2 children. He grew up in Rocky Mount, NC, and graduated from South West Edgecombe High School. He then earned his bachelor's degree in economics from North Carolina A&T State University, and his law degree from Campbell University Law School.

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William works as an attorney for the Solomon Law Firm.

William Solomon, Jr. is currently a district court judge. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term.

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Believes extensive legal experience in traffic, DWI, and criminal matters is crucial for effective representation.

Believes in the importance of extensive legal experience, citing "over 15 years of experience representing juveniles" in court.

Believes in the importance of legal experience and education, having interned for Judge Lamont Wiggins and worked as an associate before starting his own practice in 2007.

Believes in the importance of extensive legal experience, citing "over 15 years of experience representing parents" in court cases involving child abuse, neglect, or dependency.

Believes in extensive legal experience, having represented clients in civil disputes such as divorce, child custody, land and timber disputes, and breach of contract matters.

Believes legal experience includes representing minor females seeking parental consent waivers for medical procedures.

Has experience representing minor females seeking parental consent waivers for medical procedures.

As Attorney Advocate for the Guardian ad Litem, represented abused or neglected children in Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties. Believes in advocating for children's interests in legal matters.

As Attorney Advocate for the Guardian ad Litem, represented abused or neglected children in Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties.

- Believes extensive legal experience in traffic, DWI, and criminal matters is crucial for effective representation.
- Believes in the importance of extensive legal experience, citing "over 15 years of experience representing juveniles" in court.
- Believes in the importance of legal experience and education, having interned for Judge Lamont Wiggins and worked as an associate before starting his own practice in 2007.
- Believes in the importance of extensive legal experience, citing "over 15 years of experience representing parents" in court cases involving child abuse, neglect, or dependency.
- Believes in extensive legal experience, having represented clients in civil disputes such as divorce, child custody, land and timber disputes, and breach of contract matters.
- Has experience representing minor females seeking parental consent waivers for medical procedures.
- As Attorney Advocate for the Guardian ad Litem, represented abused or neglected children in Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, William Solomon, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Believes the District Court is "the people's court" and manages the most cases in North Carolina's Judicial Branch.

- Believes the District Court is "the people's court" and manages the most cases in North Carolina's Judicial Branch.

Judicial Administration

Believes his life experiences and mistakes contribute to treating people with dignity and respect while ensuring proper application of state laws.

Believes politics should not influence trial courts and seeks votes based on trust in his "knowledge, experience and discretion" to apply laws fairly.

- Believes his life experiences and mistakes contribute to treating people with dignity and respect while ensuring proper application of state laws.
- Believes politics should not influence trial courts and seeks votes based on trust in his "knowledge, experience and discretion" to apply laws fairly.

Judicial Philosophy

Supports community involvement through various roles, including serving on boards and committees focused on youth and judicial matters.

Believes mastering an instrument and participating in band programs fosters a strong work ethic and lifelong professional networks. Supports linking South West Edgecombe High School with North Carolina A&T through community involvement.

Believes mastering an instrument and participating in band programs fosters a strong work ethic and lifelong professional networks, and supports linking South West Edgecombe High School with North Carolina A&T through community involvement.

Supports community involvement by sponsoring the South West Edgecombe band and participating in local events like the Tarboro Christmas Parade.

Supports community involvement through organizing educational field trips to local institutions like the Nash County Court House.

- Supports community involvement through various roles, including serving on boards and committees focused on youth and judicial matters.
- Believes mastering an instrument and participating in band programs fosters a strong work ethic and lifelong professional networks, and supports linking South West Edgecombe High School with North Carolina A&T through community involvement.
- Supports community involvement by sponsoring the South West Edgecombe band and participating in local events like the Tarboro Christmas Parade.
- Supports community involvement through organizing educational field trips to local institutions like the Nash County Court House.

Community Involvement

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William Solomon, Jr.

- 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 03

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