Jefferson was born and raised in Red Oak, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 2003 with a bachelor's degree and from North Carolina Central School of Law with a law degree. Jefferson is married to his wife Katye and has a son, Jay. They are members of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Raleigh.

Jefferson has served as a judge on various different courts since 2015. Before his judicial appointment, Jefferson was a prosecutor with the Wake County District Attorney's Office. He is a veteran and serves as a captain and judge advocate general (JAG) officer in the North Carolina Army National Guard. Jefferson has also worked as a charter fisherman on the North Carolina coast. 

Jefferson was elected as a judge to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2020. Previously, he was appointed as a District Court Judge in Wake County by Governor McCrory in 2015. He was elected to serve a full term in this position in 2016.

As of May 21, 2024, Jefferson G. Griffin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

The candidate's website says "Judge Griffin is an originalist and a textualist… [He] believes in the separation of powers, judicial restraint, and the independence of the judiciary." Judicial restraint is when judges avoid making or changing laws, strictly interpreting and applying the Constitution and existing laws instead.

- The candidate's website says "Judge Griffin is an originalist and a textualist… [He] believes in the separation of powers, judicial restraint, and the independence of the judiciary." Judicial restraint is when judges avoid making or changing laws, strictly interpreting and applying the Constitution and existing laws instead.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Is currently a Court of Appeals Judge, where he issues opinions and rulings on cases from lower courts.

Served as District Court Judge in Wake County from 2015 to 2020.

Was a prosecutor for the Wake County District Attorney’s office from 2010 to 2015. 

Has a law degree from North Carolina Central School of Law.

- Is currently a Court of Appeals Judge, where he issues opinions and rulings on cases from lower courts.
- Served as District Court Judge in Wake County from 2015 to 2020.
- Was a prosecutor for the Wake County District Attorney’s office from 2010 to 2015. 
- Has a law degree from North Carolina Central School of Law.

Legal Experience

Served on the Board of Directors of the Raleigh Kiwanis Club.

- Served on the Board of Directors of the Raleigh Kiwanis Club.

Community Involvement

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Jefferson G. Griffin

Judge Jefferson G. Griffin was born and raised on a farm in Red Oak, North Carolina, and attended Northern Nash High School where he was the captain of the football team. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2003. Judge Griffin, along with his wife Katye and their son Jay, are members of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Raleigh.

Judge Jefferson G. Griffin serves on the North Carolina Supreme Court. Prior to this, he worked as a charter fisherman on the North Carolina coast after earning his United States Coast Guard Captain’s license. He is also a JAG Officer in the North Carolina Army National Guard and has been deployed to the Middle East. His past service includes being on the Board of Directors for the Raleigh Kiwanis Club and the Wake County Bar Association.

The candidate's website says "Judge Griffin is an originalist and a textualist. Judge Griffin believes the words of the Constitution mean what they say. Judge Griffin believes in the separation of powers, judicial restraint and the independence of the judiciary."

- The candidate's website says "Judge Griffin is an originalist and a textualist. Judge Griffin believes the words of the Constitution mean what they say. Judge Griffin believes in the separation of powers, judicial restraint and the independence of the judiciary."

From 2010 to 2015, he was a prosecutor for the Wake County District Attorney. This means he prosecuted people accused of crimes.

From 2015 to 2020, served as District Court Judge in Wake County.

He is currently a Court of Appeals Judge, where he issues opinions and rulings on cases from lower courts.

- From 2010 to 2015, he was a prosecutor for the Wake County District Attorney. This means he prosecuted people accused of crimes.
- From 2015 to 2020, served as District Court Judge in Wake County.
- He is currently a Court of Appeals Judge, where he issues opinions and rulings on cases from lower courts.

The candidate website says he "served on the Board of Directors of the Raleigh Kiwanis Club and the Wake County Bar Association."

- The candidate website says he "served on the Board of Directors of the Raleigh Kiwanis Club and the Wake County Bar Association."

As of January 31, 2024, Jefferson G. Griffin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of February 12, 2024, Jefferson G. Griffin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of February 9, 2024, Jefferson G. Griffin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The North Carolina Supreme Court consists of seven judges, called justices. There is one chief justice and six associate justices. They decide on cases as a group.
- They are the state's highest court, and their decisions on state law are final. They are also the final authority on the North Carolina Constitution. 
- The NC Supreme Court is the final court for appeals in North Carolina. During an appeal, the Supreme Court is primarily tasked with considering whether an error occurred at trial or in judicial interpretation of the law. They also decide appeals in death penalty cases.
- Supreme Court justices are elected to eight-year terms in partisan elections. 