District Court Judge Jason Williams files for election

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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.

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.

Community Involvement

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Jason Williams

Jason grew up in Grifton, North Carolina. 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.

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 Defenders Office.

Jason Williams was appointed as district court judge of District 2 in November 2023.

Believes legal experience includes representing county social services departments.

Believes a District Court Judge must "see issues from all sides" and cites his 26-year legal career representing diverse clients in various legal matters.

Believes extensive legal experience, including handling civil, criminal, and juvenile cases, is crucial for a successful legal career.

Believes in diverse legal experience, having represented clients in family, criminal, and juvenile law. As an Assistant Public Defender, gained significant experience before starting a private practice.

The candidate's website says, "Volunteer Judge for the Beaufort County Teen Court program since 2006"

Believes a good judge must be an engaged community member. Supports community engagement to "better my community."

The candidate's website says, "Member of the Beaufort County Board of Elections from 2019-2023"

Jason Williams has lived in Washington since 2005 with his wife and their teenage daughter. He grew up in Grifton, a town in southern Pitt County, North Carolina, and graduated from Ayden-Grifton High School in 1990. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from East Carolina University in 1994 and a law degree from the University of Florida College of Law in 1997. In his free time, he enjoys running with his running group and kayaking in eastern North Carolina.

Jason Williams was appointed as a District Court Judge of the Second Judicial District in November 2023. He obtained his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law in 1997 and was sworn in as an attorney in North Carolina on September 12, 1997. Specific details about his professional experience prior to his judicial appointment are not provided.

Jason Williams was appointed as a District Court Judge of the Second Judicial District in November 2023 to fill the unexpired term of Judge Chris McLendon. He is currently running for election to continue his work on the bench. There is no mention of previous political offices held, appointments, or committee service prior to this appointment.

- 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. 