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Greensboro News and Record, Cooper appoints Kelvin Smith to vacancy on Guilford County District Court

Kelvin earned his bachelor's degree in business, management, and marketing from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and his law degree from Charlotte Law School.

Prior to becoming a judge, Kelvin worked in private practice and ran his own law firm.

Kelvin is currently District Court Judge for Judicial District 24. He was appointed in 2020 and has served 1 term.

Greensboro Bar, Notice of Intent for Selection to the District Court Judicial Vacancy

As an attorney at the Law Office of Kelvin D. Smith, PLLC, Kelvin handled civil litigation and criminal defense cases.

As a state district court judge, Kelvin oversees civil, juvenile, and misdemeanor criminal cases.

- As an attorney at the Law Office of Kelvin D. Smith, PLLC, Kelvin handled civil litigation and criminal defense cases.
- As a state district court judge, Kelvin oversees civil, juvenile, and misdemeanor criminal cases.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

Believes "each party to litigation should be treated with respect, fairness, and dignity; everyone should have the opportunity to be heard."

- Believes "each party to litigation should be treated with respect, fairness, and dignity; everyone should have the opportunity to be heard."

Judicial Administration

Triad City Beat, 2024 ELECTIONS: Your guide to the judicial candidates in Guilford and Forsyth Counties

Said, "lady justice, allegedly, is blind. So your personal perspective should not matter whether you’re pro-life or pro-choice.

- Said, "lady justice, allegedly, is blind. So your personal perspective should not matter whether you’re pro-life or pro-choice.

Judicial Philosophy

Member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

- Member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Community Involvement

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Kelvin Smith

- 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. 