Current Occupation
Prosecutor
I have been a prosecutor for 17 years. I handle the most difficult cases that come across a prosecutor’s desk—cases involving child sexual abuse—because protecting the most vulnerable demands experience, resolve, and care. The stakes could not be higher and the victims need a strong voice.
I have been in the courtroom fighting for victims and working hand in hand with law enforcement to keep our community safe.
I am committed to approaching every matter with an open mind and a commitment to fairness, guided by conservative values.
I graduated Campbell Law School in 2007 and throughout my legal career, I have practiced criminal law, juvenile court, and family law. I have tried hundreds of cases in both state and federal courts. I have specific training in the area of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Domestic violence touches both family law and criminal law. I have litigated those cases as a prosecutor for 17 years. Navigating those areas of law requires a judge with years of experience in the courtroom.
I have handled cases with numerous victims of domestic violence and sexual assault-both children and adults. Those victims deserve a judge who has experience.
Guided by my Christian faith, I am committed to fairness and justice in every matter before me.
Current Occupation
Attorney
Age (optional)
42
I bring experience as a practicing attorney representing parents in abuse, neglect, dependency, and termination of parental rights cases, and as former Executive Director of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, where I oversaw complex investigations and case review. My work has required careful evaluation of evidence, consistent application of statutory requirements, and sound judgment in matters with serious consequences. I have managed heavy caseloads and worked collaboratively with judges, attorneys, social services, and law enforcement. These experiences have prepared me to administer a courtroom efficiently, apply the law impartially, and ensure that all parties are treated with fairness and respect.
Although judicial races are partisan, the role of a judge is to be impartial. As a constitutional conservative, I believe in judicial restraint and in applying the Constitution and statutes as written to the facts of each case. Judges should not make law from the bench, but should faithfully interpret and apply existing law. I am committed to protecting the constitutional rights of every person who appears before the court and to deciding cases based on law and evidence, not personal beliefs or political pressures.
I bring direct experience with family and juvenile matters through my work representing parents in abuse, neglect, dependency, and termination of parental rights cases, as well as earlier family law practice, certification as a parent coordinator in high-conflict custody matters, and service as a guardian ad litem attorney advocate. I have also worked with youth through Teen Court and through service on the Moore County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. As former Executive Director of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, I evaluated complex criminal cases and oversaw a victim services program using trauma-informed practices. This work deepened my understanding of how early court involvement can shape long-term outcomes.
Throughout my career, I have worked within multiple parts of the justice system and have seen how court decisions affect individuals, families, and communities over time. That experience has shaped my belief that judges must apply the law consistently, protect constitutional rights, and approach each case with care and impartiality. I value courtroom efficiency, clear expectations, and respectful treatment for all who appear before the court. I am committed to judicial restraint, thoughtful decision-making, and maintaining public confidence in the fairness and integrity of the judiciary.
