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Trellis, Judge Theodore McEntire: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Ted holds both a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Ted previously worked as an attorney for his own private practice and as an assistant district attorney in Judicial District 24. 

Ted McEntire currently serves as a district court judge for Judicial District 24. He was elected to this position in 2008 and is serving his fourth term. He also serves as the chief district court judge in Judicial District 24. He was appointed to this position in 2014. 

Martindale, Judge Profile: Judge Theodore W. McEntire

As an attorney at Little & McEntire, P.A., McEntire researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As an assistant district attorney, McEntire prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

Has experience practicing civil litigation, family law, traffic law, criminal litigation, and worker's compensation matters.

- As an attorney at Little & McEntire, P.A., McEntire researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As an assistant district attorney, McEntire prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- Has experience practicing civil litigation, family law, traffic law, criminal litigation, and worker's compensation matters.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Ted McEntire did not have a website or any information online.

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Ted McEntire

- The Superior Court Judge hears both civil and criminal cases. Superior Court Judges try civil cases involving more than $10,000. Superior Court Judge hear appeals of misdemeanors and infraction cases that were first heard in the District Court,
- They make decisions on bail, meaning a Superior Court Judge could keep a non-dangerous person in jail before they are convicted by setting a high bail.
- In each district (except Wake County), the most senior judge in years of service is designated the senior resident superior court judge. They are responsible for various administrative duties, including appointing magistrates and some other court officials, and managing the scheduling of civil cases for trial.
- Superior court judges rotate among the districts within their divisions.  
- The Superior Court Judge is elected for 8-year terms. Elections are partisan.

Trial Judge who hears criminal and civil cases

North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 35

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