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Valerie lives in Yadkin County, with her husband. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in multidisciplinary studies, concentrating in French, Economics, and Political Science, at Michigan State University. She then earned her law degree from Harvard Law School. She is an active member of the United Methodist Church. Valerie has three adult daughters and two grandchildren.

Prior to her judgeship, Valerie practiced law with the litigation team of Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman (now K&L Gates). In 1989, she joined her husband's general practice firm-Zachary Law Offices-and practiced there for 26 years.

Valerie was appointed to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2015 by Governor Pat McCrory and subsequently elected to a full eight-year term in 2016.

- Prior to her judgeship, Valerie practiced law with the litigation team of Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman (now K&L Gates). In 1989, she joined her husband's general practice firm-Zachary Law Offices-and practiced there for 26 years.
- Valerie was appointed to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2015 by Governor Pat McCrory and subsequently elected to a full eight-year term in 2016.

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As of January 31, 2024, Valerie Zachary’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Her website says "During her time on the court, Judge Zachary has proven to be a conservative judge committed to upholding North Carolina's Constitution."

- Her website says "During her time on the court, Judge Zachary has proven to be a conservative judge committed to upholding North Carolina's Constitution."

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Valerie Zachary

- The Court of Appeals reviews proceedings that occurred in trial courts for errors of law or legal procedure. They decide if the trial court correctly applied the law to the case.
- There are currently 15 judges who sit in panels of three judges to hear cases. 
- They are the only intermediate appellate court in the state, meaning they are the only court that sits between lower courts and the state Supreme Court.
- Judges on the Court of Appeals are elected for eight-year terms in partisan elections.

Hears appeals on decisions made by lower courts

North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge, Republican Primary

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