Karl W. Roth | Managing Partner 

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Karl was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from Eastern Illinois University and a law degree from Loyola University. He lives with his family.

Karl works as the managing partner of Roth Law Group. He served as a KC130 Pilot in the Marine Corps Reserve, with assignments at VMGR 452 in Newburgh, New York, and VMGR 252 in Cherry Point, North Carolina. He also flew with an Air Force Reserve unit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Karl Roth's campaign for district court judge in District 10 is his first run for public office.

As a managing partner, works on cases in areas like commercial law, IT, general commercial litigation, contracts, equipment leasing, business creation, construction, and commercial collection.

- As a managing partner, works on cases in areas like commercial law, IT, general commercial litigation, contracts, equipment leasing, business creation, construction, and commercial collection.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Karl Roth’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

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Believes extensive legal experience, including owning a law firm and litigating in state and federal courts, is crucial. Said, "I’ve mediated and settled hundreds of cases between litigants from all walks of life."

Believes extensive legal experience is crucial and said, "I’ve mediated and settled hundreds of cases between litigants from all walks of life."

Believes legal experience shows that "the concept of deterrence did not seem to be working" and supports enforcing laws to protect people.

- Believes extensive legal experience is crucial and said, "I’ve mediated and settled hundreds of cases between litigants from all walks of life."
- Believes legal experience shows that "the concept of deterrence did not seem to be working" and supports enforcing laws to protect people.

Judicial Philosophy

Supports Veterans causes, Law Enforcement, and community involvement through youth coaching and outdoor activities.

Supports veterans' causes, law enforcement, and community involvement through youth coaching and outdoor activities.

- Supports veterans' causes, law enforcement, and community involvement through youth coaching and outdoor activities.

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Karl Roth

Karl was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from Eastern Illinois University and a law degree from Loyola University. He lives in NC with his family.

The candidate's website says, "J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2001"

The candidate's website says, "NC DRC Superior Court Mediator"

The candidate's website says, "U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois 2001"

The candidate's website says, "U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit 2002"

The candidate's website says, "U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina 2022"

- Supports Veterans causes, Law Enforcement, and community involvement through youth coaching and outdoor activities.

Karl Roth was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, where he worked in a factory during his summers. He attended Eastern Illinois University, graduating in 1987, and later went to law school at Loyola University in Chicago. After spending time in the Marine Corps and living in various places, he settled in North Carolina over sixteen years ago to raise his family. There is no information provided about the church he attends.

Karl Roth is a lawyer who built his law practice in Chicago after attending law school at Loyola University. He served as a KC130 Pilot in the Marine Corps Reserve, with assignments at VMGR 452 in Newburgh, New York, and VMGR 252 in Cherry Point, North Carolina. He also flew with an Air Force Reserve unit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during law school. Post-military, he relocated to North Carolina to continue his law career.

As of July 8, 2024, Karl Roth’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 