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Joal lives in Carrboro, North Carolina. She received her bachelor's and law degrees from Wake Forest University.

Joal previously worked as the director of lobbying compliance for the North Carolina Secretary of State's office. She also worked as assistant general counsel to Self Help, Inc, as a private attorney, and as a public defender.

Joal Hall Broun currently serves as the District Court Judge in Judicial District 15B. She was appointed in 2021 and is serving her first term. She was also appointed to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools school board in North Carolina in February 2016.

Broun served as a judicial clerk to the late Hon. Richard C. Erwin of the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. As a clerk, she maintained court records, administered and collected court fees, filed and processed official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.

As a private attorney, Broun handled criminal defense and child custody matters.

As a public defender, Broun provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

- Broun served as a judicial clerk to the late Hon. Richard C. Erwin of the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. As a clerk, she maintained court records, administered and collected court fees, filed and processed official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.
- As a private attorney, Broun handled criminal defense and child custody matters.
- As a public defender, Broun provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Joal Hall Broun did not have a website or any information online.

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Judicial Philosophy

Memberships have included, Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board and the Carrboro Board of Alderman.

- Memberships have included, Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board and the Carrboro Board of Alderman.

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Joal Hall Broun

- 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. 