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Justin lives in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his law degree from North Carolina Central University Law School.

Justin previously worked as a Clerk of Superior Court at the office of the Wayne County Clerk Of Superior Court and as an associate attorney for the law firm of Everett, Womble & Lawrence.

Justin Lee Minshew currently serves as a District Court Judge in Judicial District 8. He was appointed in 2021 and is serving his first term.

As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization procedures, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a superior court clerk, recorded, filed, and maintained court records and official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.

As an associate attorney at Everett, Womble & Lawrence, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil and criminal law, collections, business law, traffic law, estates, municipal law, and real estate.

- As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization procedures, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a superior court clerk, recorded, filed, and maintained court records and official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.
- As an associate attorney at Everett, Womble & Lawrence, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil and criminal law, collections, business law, traffic law, estates, municipal law, and real estate.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Justin Lee Minshew did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Has held memberships to the 8th Judicial District of North Carolina Bar Association, Wayne County Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, and North Carolina Advocates for Justice.

- Has held memberships to the 8th Judicial District of North Carolina Bar Association, Wayne County Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, and North Carolina Advocates for Justice.

Community Involvement

Justin Lee Minshew

- 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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