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Krystle earned her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Krystle was previously an associate attorney for The Charleston Group, an assistant district attorney for the Robeson County District Attorney's Office, a staff attorney for the Cumberland County Department of Social Services, and a legal specialist for the North Carolina Department of Commerce.

Krystle F. Melvin is currently a district court judge serving Judicial District 16B. She was appointed in 2023 and is serving her first term.

As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization procedures, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization procedures, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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As of June 14, 2024, Krystle F. Melvin did not have a website or any information online.

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Krystle F. Melvin

- 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. 