Jason grew up in Grifton, NC. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from East Carolina University and a law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. He lives in Washington,NC with his wife and daughter.

District Court Judge Jason Williams files for election

Governor Cooper Announces Three Judicial Appointments 

Jason worked as a sole practitioner representing the Martin and Washington County Departments of Social Services prior to his appointment. He previously worked at Legal Aid and the Public Defender's Office.

Jason Williams is currently a district court judge for District 2. He was appointed in 2023 and is serving his first term while running for official election.

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Believes in making a difference through his legal career. As a representative for the Martin County Department of Social Services, helped abused and neglected children for 10 years before his judicial appointment.

As a representative for the Martin County Department of Social Services, worked to help abused and neglected children for 10 years.

As a sole practitioner, worked on cases such as divorce, child custody, property distribution, felonies, misdemeanors, traffic tickets, child welfare, and juvenile delinquency.

- As a representative for the Martin County Department of Social Services, worked to help abused and neglected children for 10 years.
- As a sole practitioner, worked on cases such as divorce, child custody, property distribution, felonies, misdemeanors, traffic tickets, child welfare, and juvenile delinquency.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Jason Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Believes a judge should be fair, ensuring no special treatment or unfair advantage based on status, wealth, or influence. Supports listening to facts and applying the law impartially.

Believes a judge should be fair, ensuring no special treatment or unfair advantage based on status, wealth, or influence.

Believes a judge needs a wide range of legal experience to reach fair and equitable decisions. Said, "I’m not sure how a judge can reach a fair and equitable decision without a wide range of experience."

Said, "I’m not sure how a judge can reach a fair and equitable decision without a wide range of experience."

Believes legal experience is enriched by learning from various judges. Said, "I like to think I’ve taken a little bit from each one of them as I assumed my role on the bench."

Believes legal experience is enriched by learning from various judges and said, "I like to think I’ve taken a little bit from each one of them as I assumed my role on the bench."

- Believes a judge should be fair, ensuring no special treatment or unfair advantage based on status, wealth, or influence.
- Said, "I’m not sure how a judge can reach a fair and equitable decision without a wide range of experience."
- Believes legal experience is enriched by learning from various judges and said, "I like to think I’ve taken a little bit from each one of them as I assumed my role on the bench."

Judicial Philosophy

Believes in strong community involvement through volunteer work, community service, and participation in local organizations. As a member of the Operations Committee for the District Two Adult Recovery Court, partnered in the initial grant application and served in an advisory role.

As a member of the Operations Committee for the District Two Adult Recovery Court, partnered in the initial grant application and served in an advisory role.

Believes in strong community involvement through volunteer work, community service, and supporting local organizations. As former Chair of the Board of Directors of Options to Domestic Violence, supported the local shelter serving Beaufort County.

As former Chair of the Board of Directors of Options to Domestic Violence, supported the local shelter serving Beaufort County.

Believes in active community involvement through volunteer work and supporting local organizations. Served as a youth soccer coach (2014-2018) and team sponsor (2015-2023) with Washington Optimist Club.

Volunteered as a youth soccer coach (2014-2018) and team sponsor (2015-2023) with Washington Optimist Club.

Supports community involvement through volunteer work, community service, and local organizations. Said, "Sponsor, Bath High School Preservation 5K in Bath for several years beginning in 2012."

Served as a sponsor for Bath High School Preservation 5K in Bath.

The candidate's website says, "Member of the District Two Mental Health Coalition since its inception"

Serves as a member of the District Two Mental Health Coalition.

The candidate's website says, "Member of the Juvenile Attorney Access Workgroup"

Serves as a member of the Juvenile Attorney Access Workgroup.

- As a member of the Operations Committee for the District Two Adult Recovery Court, partnered in the initial grant application and served in an advisory role.
- As former Chair of the Board of Directors of Options to Domestic Violence, supported the local shelter serving Beaufort County.
- Volunteered as a youth soccer coach (2014-2018) and team sponsor (2015-2023) with Washington Optimist Club.
- Served as a sponsor for Bath High School Preservation 5K in Bath.
- Serves as a member of the District Two Mental Health Coalition.
- Serves as a member of the Juvenile Attorney Access Workgroup.

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Jonathan holds both a bachelor's degree in history and a law degree from Wake Forest University. He has children. 

Jonathan currently works as an assistant district attorney at North Carolina (NC) Administrative Office of the Courts. He previously worked as an associate attorney at the Owens, Rouse, and Nelson law firm and as an attorney at the Everett, Warren, Harper & Swindell law firm. 

Jonathan Jones' campaign for district court judge in Judicial District 2 is his first run for public office. 

As an assistant district attorney, Jones prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As an associate attorney at the Owens, Rouse, and Nelson law firm,  Jones researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a practicing attorney at the Everett, Warren, Harper & Swindell law firm, Jones researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a prosecutor, Jones represented the government throughout the criminal justice process.

Tried hundreds of cases spanning murder to seat belt cases over 20 years.

Serves on the Operations Committee for the Second District Recovery Court.

- As an assistant district attorney, Jones prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As an associate attorney at the Owens, Rouse, and Nelson law firm,  Jones researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a practicing attorney at the Everett, Warren, Harper & Swindell law firm, Jones researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a prosecutor, Jones represented the government throughout the criminal justice process.
- Tried hundreds of cases spanning murder to seat belt cases over 20 years.
- Serves on the Operations Committee for the Second District Recovery Court.

As of June 14, 2024, Jonathan Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Adult Sunday School Teacher, First Baptist Church"

Serves as an Adult Sunday School Teacher and previously served as chairman of the Deacons at First Baptist Church. 

Serves on the Board of Advisors for Purpose of God Annex and previously served as a Board member of the organizations, Zion Shelter and Eagles Wings Food Pantry.

- Serves as an Adult Sunday School Teacher and previously served as chairman of the Deacons at First Baptist Church. 
- Serves on the Board of Advisors for Purpose of God Annex and previously served as a Board member of the organizations, Zion Shelter and Eagles Wings Food Pantry.

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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. 

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