Bill lives in Greensboro with his wife, Dawn. He grew up in Murphy, NC, and graduated from the NC School of Science and Math before earning his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina and his law degree from Duke University School of Law. His family are Quakers.

Bill worked as an assistant public defender for over 18 years prior to his election. He also interned for a legal services company while in law school, focusing on fair housing and consumer protection issues.

Bill Davis is currently a district court judge. He was elected in 2016 and is serving his second term.

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Has over 25 years total of legal experience.

Believes extensive courtroom experience is crucial for protecting victims, deciding custody disputes, and preserving community safety. As lead judge in Guilford County's DSS court, applies his legal career to guide abused and neglected children towards healing.

Has experience working with victims of domestic violence and neglected children presiding over Guilford's Department of Social Services (DSS) court.

Has experience working in issues of consumer protection and fair housing from time in law school.

- Has over 25 years total of legal experience.
- Has experience working with victims of domestic violence and neglected children presiding over Guilford's Department of Social Services (DSS) court.
- Has experience working in issues of consumer protection and fair housing from time in law school.

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

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Believes in active community involvement through various leadership roles at First Friends Meeting. Supports volunteer work and participation in local organizations.

Believes in active community involvement through various leadership roles at First Friends Meeting.

Believes in community involvement through volunteer work, community service, and supporting local organizations like Guilford County Teen Court to help at-risk youth.

- Believes in active community involvement through various leadership roles at First Friends Meeting.
- Believes in community involvement through volunteer work, community service, and supporting local organizations like Guilford County Teen Court to help at-risk youth.

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Bill Davis

Bill Davis lives in Greensboro with his wife, Dawn. He grew up in Murphy, NC, and graduated from the NC School of Science and Math before earning his B.A. from the University of North Carolina and his law degree from Duke University School of Law.

Bill Davis is a law graduate from the Duke University School of Law, where he served on the Honor Code Judicial Appeals Board. He completed a legal internship at Pisgah Legal Services in Asheville, focusing on fair housing and consumer protection issues.

As of July 8, 2024, Bill Davis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Prior to that, he served our community as an Assistant Public Defender for more than 18 years."

Believes in strong community involvement through volunteer work, community service, and participation in local organizations. As a District Court Judge, brought this commitment to his judicial role.

- 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. 