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Stephen earned his bachelor's degree in English and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his law degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law. 

Stephen previously worked as an assistant district attorney for the Union County District Attorney's office.

Stephen Higdon currently serves as a district court judge in Judicial District 30. He was first appointed in 2011 and is serving his third term. 

As assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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

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Judge Stephen V. Higdon: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Previously served as president of the Union County Bar Association and also on the Board of Directors of the Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry.

- Previously served as president of the Union County Bar Association and also on the Board of Directors of the Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry.

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Stephen Higdon

As of June 28, 2024, Stephen Higdon did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Previously worked as an assistant district attorney for the Union County District Attorney's office.

- Previously worked as an assistant district attorney for the Union County District Attorney's office.
- As assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As of June 14, 2024, Stephen Higdon did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Stephen received his bachelor's degree in English and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. 

As of June 26, 2024, Stephen Higdon did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Stephen Higdon currently serves as the District Court Judge in Judicial District 30. He was first appointed in 2011 and is serving his third term. 

- Stephen previously worked as an assistant district attorney for the Union County District Attorney's office.

Stephen previously served as president of the Union County Bar Association and also on the Board of Directors of the Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry.

- Stephen previously served as president of the Union County Bar Association and also on the Board of Directors of the Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry.

- 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. 