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Brian is married to his wife Sharon, with whom he has 5 children. He earned his bachelor's degree in computer info systems & business administration from North Carolina Wesleyan College and his law degree with a focus in tax and estate planning from the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law. Brian is a Christian.

Brian is currently an assistant district attorney. He served in the Air Force as a communication operator and computer programmer. He was later assigned as a system programmer & analyst at Maxwell Air Force Base and then as a project manager at Randolph Air Force Base.

Brian E. Lewis ran for district court judge in 2022, but did not win.

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Believes legal internships are crucial for gaining practical experience in prosecution. Plans to serve justice through a legal career, transitioning from military service to law school and multiple internships.

Has experience from the military and legal internships, pursuing law as a second career.

Believes extensive legal experience, including over 100 district court trials and 30 superior court jury trials, is crucial. As a NC Prosecutor, managed the Domestic Violence Prosecutor grant and served as the Veterans Treatment Court Prosecutor.

Has tried over 100 district court trials and 30 superior court jury trials, and as a prosecutor, managed the Domestic Violence Prosecutor grant and served as the Veterans Treatment Court Prosecutor.

Believes in prosecuting and representing the state of North Carolina in various court settings, including District and Superior Court Trials, Plea Negotiations, and specialty courts like Drug Treatment Court and Teen Diversion Court.

Has represented the state of North Carolina in various court settings, including District and Superior Court Trials, Plea Negotiations, and specialty courts like Drug Treatment Court and Teen Diversion Court.

Supports violence prevention planning and legal representation in court.

Believes in advocating for low-income taxpayers and registering with the IRS as their attorney.

Is certified as a guardian ad litem, who can help indisposed people in the case that they cannot make legal decisions for themselves.

- Has experience from the military and legal internships, pursuing law as a second career.
- Has tried over 100 district court trials and 30 superior court jury trials, and as a prosecutor, managed the Domestic Violence Prosecutor grant and served as the Veterans Treatment Court Prosecutor.
- Has represented the state of North Carolina in various court settings, including District and Superior Court Trials, Plea Negotiations, and specialty courts like Drug Treatment Court and Teen Diversion Court.
- Supports violence prevention planning and legal representation in court.
- Believes in advocating for low-income taxpayers and registering with the IRS as their attorney.
- Is certified as a guardian ad litem, who can help indisposed people in the case that they cannot make legal decisions for themselves.

Legal Experience

Believes in evaluating grievances and making written recommendations for violations of NC Rules of Professional Conduct. Supports addressing ethical conduct, conflicts of interest, scandals, and corruption.

Believes in evaluating grievances and making written recommendations for violations of NC Rules of Professional Conduct.

- Believes in evaluating grievances and making written recommendations for violations of NC Rules of Professional Conduct.

Ethics & Conduct

As of June 14, 2024, Brian E. Lewis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

The candidate's website says, "Ran Volunteer Income Tax Assistance clinic"

Ran a volunteer Income Tax Assistance clinic.

Has worked as a volunteer guardian ad litem.

- Ran a volunteer Income Tax Assistance clinic.
- Has worked as a volunteer guardian ad litem.

Community Involvement

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Brian E. Lewis

Brian E. Lewis began his working career at 16 and completed his Bachelor's degree through a night program at North Carolina Wesleyan College after high school. He is married to Sharon, with whom he has five children: Christopher, Chelsea, Kara, Benjamin, and Megan, two of whom graduated from Overhills High School in Harnett County, where the family resides. Brian is a Christian and is involved in supporting the families of his community.

Brian E. Lewis began his career as a Student Bus Driver and worked as a projectionist and waiter during high school. He enlisted in the Air Force, becoming a Communication Operator and Computer Programmer, and provided support during the first Gulf War. Lewis was later assigned as a system programmer/analyst at Maxwell Air Force Base and then as a project manager at Randolph Air Force Base. After completing his degree at North Carolina Wesleyan College, he pursued a career in law and has expressed interest in serving as a District Court Judge.

As of July 8, 2024, Brian E. Lewis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes legal experience encompasses representing the state in Superior Court trials, plea negotiations, motions practice, probation court, and specialty courts like Veterans Treatment Court.

Believes in the importance of legal experience, particularly in handling Domestic Violence Protective Order civil cases.

Believes in the importance of legal experience, including researching law, drafting motions, and preparing orders.

Believes in providing clear procedural information and continuances to defense counsel and pro se defendants.

Believes in the importance of "Legal Research" and writing a "memorandum of Law" for effective legal practice.

The candidate's website says, "Interview and prepare reports on all persons involved in the care of juveniles assigned by the court"

The candidate's website says, "Attend all court proceedings that affect the legal rights of the juveniles"

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- 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. 