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Kevin was born and raised in Fort Wayne, IN. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Colorado Technical University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. Kevin lives with his family.

Kevin has worked as a regional defender with the North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services. He previously worked as an attorney at the Law Offices of Anna Smith. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a firefighter and later became a firefighter for the City of Raleigh. 

Kevin Boxberger currently serves as a district court judge in District 10. He was appointed in 2024, and is serving his first term while running for official election. He ran for district court judge in 2024 but did not win.

As an attorney, specialized in criminal and family law.

- As an attorney, specialized in criminal and family law.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

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Believes a positive and composed demeanor in court administration enhances public confidence and fosters civility, ensuring all individuals feel heard and respected.

- Believes a positive and composed demeanor in court administration enhances public confidence and fosters civility, ensuring all individuals feel heard and respected.

Judicial Administration

Believes in administering justice with integrity, ensuring fair trials for all individuals. Supports judicial restraint and impartiality, emphasizing that "justice must be blind."

Supports judicial restraint and impartiality, emphasizing that "justice must be blind."

Believes judges' decisions significantly impact society, shaping justice and social dynamics. Emphasizes the importance of judicial roles despite their lack of public spotlight.

Believes judges' decisions significantly impact society, shaping justice and social dynamics.

Believes legal experience should focus on representing underrepresented groups and navigating complex legal systems. Supports mentoring and providing advice to fellow attorneys, emphasizing the importance of fairness and expertise in the legal community.

Supports representing underrepresented groups and navigating complex legal systems.

Believes in advocating for equality, equity, and justice within the legal system. Supports fairness and upholding the principles of the law.

Believes in advocating for equality, equity, and justice within the legal system.

- Supports judicial restraint and impartiality, emphasizing that "justice must be blind."
- Believes judges' decisions significantly impact society, shaping justice and social dynamics.
- Supports representing underrepresented groups and navigating complex legal systems.
- Believes in advocating for equality, equity, and justice within the legal system.

Judicial Philosophy

Believes community involvement is crucial and appreciates those who volunteer, stating, "We have some of the best friends and family in the world."

- Believes community involvement is crucial and appreciates those who volunteer, stating, "We have some of the best friends and family in the world."

Community Involvement

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Kevin Boxberger

Kevin was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Colorado Technical University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. Kevin lives in NC with his family.

Kevin Boxberger currently serves as district court judge in District 10. He was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to serve in 2024. He ran for district court judge in 2024 and lost prior to his appointment.

Believes in the importance of legal education and extensive legal experience, having graduated cum laude from North Carolina Central School of Law and served as a criminal defense attorney and Regional Defender for North Carolina Indigent Defense Services.

Believes justice must be blind and administered with integrity, ensuring fair trials for all individuals. Supports judicial restraint and fairness in the judicial process.

Believes in interpreting and applying the law judiciously with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles. Stays informed on legal developments to ensure informed and just decisions.

Believes in interpreting and applying the law judiciously with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles. Stays updated on legal developments to make informed and just decisions.

Supports community involvement through public service, such as becoming a firefighter and building connections with diverse communities.

The candidate's website says, "On behalf of VoteVets PAC, and our more than 1.5 million supporters, I wish to congratulate you on your selection to the VoteVets PAC State and Local Candidates Endorsement Program. I am honored to support your campaign to serve your fellow citizens of Raleigh, North Carolina as a Municipal Court Judge for District 10D. We at VoteVets are always so proud to see veterans like you committed to continuing their service after the uniform. "

The candidate's website says, "Boxberger is exactly who we need as a judge. A man who has worked along side the diverse population of his constituents."

Believes community involvement requires both financial support and volunteers. Said, "It takes money and volunteers of course."

Kevin Boxberger was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and excelled in school and athletics despite the challenges of having divorced parents. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and an associate's in Fire Science while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Kevin is married to Cynthia, who has roots in eastern North Carolina, and together they have settled in North Carolina to start a family. Information about the school he attended, the church he attends, or further details about his family are not provided.

Kevin Boxberger served in the U.S. Air Force as a firefighter and later became a firefighter for the City of Raleigh. He transitioned into law, and on May 3, 2024, he was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to serve as a District Court Judge.

On May 3, 2024, Kevin Boxberger was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper to serve as a District Court Judge. There is no mention of previous political offices held, appointments, committees served on, or past political runs.

- 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. 