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Kendra earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and political science from Purdue University and her law degree from the Duke University School of Law. She lives with her husband and 2 children in Durham.

Kendra previously worked as an assistant district attorney for Durham County. She was also the executive director for the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission.

Kendra Montgomery-Blinn currently serves as the district court judge for Durham County. She was appointed in 2023 and is serving her first term.

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Believes in the importance of legal experience and education, having earned her law degree with honors from Duke Law. As the first Executive Director of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, led eight exonerations of innocent men.

As the first executive director of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, led eight exonerations of innocent men.

As an attorney, created a Restorative Justice process for Durham Criminal Courts and led North Carolina's first felony and homicide cases through it.

Believes in the importance of specialized legal training and experience in handling sensitive cases. As an Assistant District Attorney, led the Special Victims Unit and prosecuted serious crimes; now, as a judge, is pursuing juvenile court judicial certification.

As an assistant district attorney, led the Special Victims Unit and prosecuted serious crimes; now, as a judge, is pursuing juvenile court judicial certification.

- As the first executive director of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, led eight exonerations of innocent men.
- As an attorney, created a Restorative Justice process for Durham Criminal Courts and led North Carolina's first felony and homicide cases through it.
- As an assistant district attorney, led the Special Victims Unit and prosecuted serious crimes; now, as a judge, is pursuing juvenile court judicial certification.

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Believes in incorporating compassion into the legal system and ensuring unrepresented individuals understand court proceedings.

Believes in ensuring unrepresented individuals understand court proceedings.

Believes Restorative Justice gives victims a voice and sees offenders as whole persons, incorporating compassion into the court system.

- Believes in ensuring unrepresented individuals understand court proceedings.
- Believes Restorative Justice gives victims a voice and sees offenders as whole persons, incorporating compassion into the court system.

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Kendra Montgomery-Blinn

Kendra earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and political science from Purdue University and her law degree from the Duke University School of Law. She lives with her husband and two children in Durham.

Kendra previously worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Durham County. She was also the Executive Director for the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission.

Kendra Montgomery-Blinn currently serves as the District Court Judge for Durham County. She was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper in 2023 and is serving her first term.

Believes in the value of "over two decades of experience" in legal education and career. Supports the importance of extensive legal experience.

Believes her two decades of legal experience are essential for maintaining high standards in Durham courts. Supports efforts to inform the public about her judicial service.

Believes that significant trial experience and deep knowledge of the law are essential for judicial effectiveness. As a Judge, prepares thoroughly by studying case files and the law.

Believes in the importance of restorative justice within the legal system. As an attorney, created a Restorative Justice process for Durham Criminal Courts, including the first felony and homicide cases in North Carolina.

As the first Executive Director of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, led eight exonerations of innocent men.

As an Assistant District Attorney, led the Special Victims Unit and prosecuted serious crimes; now, as a judge, is pursuing juvenile court judicial certification.

- As the first Executive Director of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, led eight exonerations of innocent men.
- As an attorney, created a Restorative Justice process for Durham Criminal Courts and led North Carolina's first felony and homicide cases through it.
- As an Assistant District Attorney, led the Special Victims Unit and prosecuted serious crimes; now, as a judge, is pursuing juvenile court judicial certification.

Supports community involvement through volunteer work, community service, and local organizations to help keep Judge Kendra Montgomery-Blinn.

Kendra Montgomery-Blinn and her husband have resided in Durham for 23 years. They have two teenagers who attend Durham Public Schools. The family is active in their local community. Specific details about where they attended school, their church affiliation, or additional family information are not provided.

Kendra Montgomery-Blinn serves as a District Court Judge for Durham County, having been appointed by Governor Roy Cooper on July 20, 2023. Information about her previous jobs is not provided.

Kendra Montgomery-Blinn was appointed as a District Court Judge for Durham County by Governor Roy Cooper on July 20, 2023. Details about any committees she serves on or past political runs are not provided.

- 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. 