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Artrese is a native of Forsyth County and an alumnus of Parkland High School. She received her bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her law degree with honors from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She attends the Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with her family.

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Artrese has worked as an assistant public defender for the state of North Carolina. She previously worked as an adjunct professor at Winston-Salem State University. 

Artrese Ziglar's campaign for district court judge in judicial district 31 is her first entry into politics.

Artrese has worked as an assistant public defender for the state of North Carolina.

- Artrese has worked as an assistant public defender for the state of North Carolina.

Legal Experience

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Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Plans to "Decide cases fairly and impartially free of intimidation."

Plans to "Show patience and respect to all who come before the court."

Plans to "Ensure families and children receive all proper care and rights the law affords."

Plans to "Promote confidence in the integrity of the judiciary."

- Plans to "Decide cases fairly and impartially free of intimidation."
- Plans to "Show patience and respect to all who come before the court."
- Plans to "Ensure families and children receive all proper care and rights the law affords."
- Plans to "Promote confidence in the integrity of the judiciary."

Judicial Philosophy

Executive Board Member of the Forsyth County Bar Association.

Member of The Dream Center Board of Directors.

Previous board member for Forsyth County Mediation Services and Art Nouveau of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem.

- Executive Board Member of the Forsyth County Bar Association.
- Member of The Dream Center Board of Directors.
- Previous board member for Forsyth County Mediation Services and Art Nouveau of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem.

Community Involvement

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Artrese Ziglar

- 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 31, Democratic Primary

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