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Jimmy received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his law degree from the Campbell University School of Law.

Jimmy previously worked as an associate of the firm of Love & Wicker and in the Lee County Department of Social Services Child Support Division. He also worked as a partner of Love & Love.

Jimmy Love, Jr. currently serves as the District Court Judge in Judicial District 11. He was appointed in 2000 and is serving his sixth term.

As a state district court judge, he oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization procedures, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a legal associate at Love & Wicker, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a partner at Love & Love, he managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

- As a state district court judge, he oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization procedures, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a legal associate at Love & Wicker, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a partner at Love & Love, he managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Jimmy Love, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Served as counsel for the Lee County Habitat for Humanity.

- Served as counsel for the Lee County Habitat for Humanity.

Community Involvement

Jimmy Love, Jr.

- 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. 