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Sherri is from Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Sherri previously worked as an assistant public defender in Judicial District 15B and as a private attorney.

Sherri Murrell currently serves as the District Court Judge in Judicial District 15B. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her second term.

As an assistant public defender, Murrell defended civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As an attorney in private practice, Murrell researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family law, estate planning, and real estate matters.

- As an assistant public defender, Murrell defended civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As an attorney in private practice, Murrell researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family law, estate planning, and real estate matters.

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Believes in "fairness and respect in the court, and justice for all people."

- Believes in "fairness and respect in the court, and justice for all people."

Ethics & Conduct

As of June 14, 2024, Sherri Murrell did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Believes judges must "set aside their own personal biases and preferences."

Said," I am committed to serving our community as a district court judge by knowing the law, listening to the parties and their advocates, and making reasoned and thoughtful decisions."

- Believes judges must "set aside their own personal biases and preferences."
- Said," I am committed to serving our community as a district court judge by knowing the law, listening to the parties and their advocates, and making reasoned and thoughtful decisions."

Judicial Philosophy

Has been a member of the 15B Judicial District Bar, the Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and the Pittsboro Board of Adjustment.

- Has been a member of the 15B Judicial District Bar, the Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and the Pittsboro Board of Adjustment.

Community Involvement

Sherri Murrell

- 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. 