Ballotpedia, Tomakio S. Gause

Greensboro Bar Association, Tomakio S. Gause Resume

Tomakio earned her bachelor's degree from North Carolina Central University and her law degree from the University of North Carolina. She lives in Jamestown, North Carolina with her husband and their two children.

Tomakio currently works as an attorney in private practice at her own law firm. 

Tomakio S. Gause previously ran District Court Judge for Judicial District 18 in 2020 and 2012, but did not win.

As an attorney at the Law Office of Tomakio S. Gause, Tomakio handles civil and criminal defense cases.

- As an attorney at the Law Office of Tomakio S. Gause, Tomakio handles civil and criminal defense cases.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Tomakio S. Gause did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Believes "that everyone has a right to equal access to justice and same should be accorded to everyone irrespective of class or cadre without fear or favor."

- Believes "that everyone has a right to equal access to justice and same should be accorded to everyone irrespective of class or cadre without fear or favor."

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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Tomakio S. Gause

- 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. 