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NC Governor, Governor Cooper Appoints Two District Court Judges

Calvin has a Bachelor of Science in political science from Francis Marion University and a JD from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University.

Calvin has been a solo practitioner at The Chandler Law Firm, P.A. since 2007.

J. Calvin Chandler is currently a District Court Judge. He was appointed in 2020.

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Has a JD from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University.

Has 13 years of experience as a trial lawyer.

- Has a JD from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University.
- Has 13 years of experience as a trial lawyer.

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As of January 31, 2024, J. Calvin Chandler did not have a website or any information online.

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J. Calvin Chandler

- 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.

North Carolina District Court Judge, District 15, Republican Primary

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