Judge David E. Sipprell: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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David E. Sipprell has a bachelors degree in international relations and a law degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Sipprell was raised in Clemmons, North Carolina. He attended West Forsyth High School. He has two daughters with his wife Kyla. 

David E. Sipprell worked as an ADA in the Forsyth County District Attorney's Office and an associate attorney at Bailey & Thomas. He also served as a JAG officer in the United States Air Force. 

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David E. Sipprell is a current district court judge in the North Carolina District 21. He was elected to this position in 2012, and has served 2 terms in this position. 

Licensed to practice law in North Carolina, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the United States District Court for East, Mid, and West North Carolina districts. 

Worked as an ADA in the Forsyth County District Attorney's Office and an associate attorney at Bailey & Thomas. 

Served as a JAG officer in the United States Air Force. 

- Licensed to practice law in North Carolina, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the United States District Court for East, Mid, and West North Carolina districts. 
- Worked as an ADA in the Forsyth County District Attorney's Office and an associate attorney at Bailey & Thomas. 
- Served as a JAG officer in the United States Air Force. 

Legal Experience

As of January 31, 2024, David E. Sipprell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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He is a member of the American Legion and the Clemmons Kiwanis Club. 

- He is a member of the American Legion and the Clemmons Kiwanis Club. 

Community Involvement

David E. Sipprell

- 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. 