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Andrew earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and his law degree from the Campbell University School of Law. 

Andrew was previously a probation/parole officer for Forsyth County, then a paralegal. He later became an attorney at Davis and Hamrick, LLP, and is currently an assistant public defender for Forsyth County.

Andrew previously ran for district court judge in 2012 and 2014, but did not win.

Started his career as a probation/parole officer for Forsyth County.

He worked as an attorney at Davis and Hamrick, LLP. The type of law he practiced isn't specified.

He is currently an assistant public defender for Forsyth County. This means he provided legal defense to people accused of crimes.

- Started his career as a probation/parole officer for Forsyth County.
- He worked as an attorney at Davis and Hamrick, LLP. The type of law he practiced isn't specified.
- He is currently an assistant public defender for Forsyth County. This means he provided legal defense to people accused of crimes.

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

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Lauren was born in New York City and spent her early years there before moving to North Carolina. She later pursued higher education as a non-traditional student at Salem College. She attended Charlotte School of Law for her law degree. Lauren is a mother to a 14-year-old daughter. 

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Lauren works at Forsyth County as a public defender.

Lauren A. Tuttle's campaign for district court judge is her first entry into politics. 

Lauren works at Forsyth County as a public defender. A public defender represents people who are facing criminal charges but cannot afford a private lawyer.

Prior, Lauren was an Associate at Quander & Rubain, where she handled family law, civil matters, and criminal defense.

- Lauren works at Forsyth County as a public defender. A public defender represents people who are facing criminal charges but cannot afford a private lawyer.
- Prior, Lauren had her own solo law firm.
- Prior, Lauren was an Associate at Quander & Rubain, where she handled family law, civil matters, and criminal defense.

As of January 31, 2024, Lauren A. Tuttle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said "On the bench, everyone matters—regardless of age, race, origin, wealth, or lack thereof.  Justice must be accessible to all, at all times."

- Said "On the bench, everyone matters—regardless of age, race, origin, wealth, or lack thereof.  Justice must be accessible to all, at all times."

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Lauren A. Tuttle

Shonna was born and raised in Winston-Salem. She graduated from East Forsyth High School, then earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in politics from Wake Forest University. She earned her registered nursing certification from Winston-Salem University, and her law degree from North Carolina Central University. She lives with her husband, with whom she has 1 daughter. 

Shonna was previously the Chief Clinical Compliance and Regulatory Consultant at GE Healthcare Americas. She then became a magistrate judge for the State of North Carolina, and is currently an attorney at her own law firm.

Shonna's campaign for district court judge is her first entry into politics.

As of January 31, 2024, Shonna R. Alexander’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- 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. 

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