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Trellis, Judge Edward L. Hendrick, IV: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

The Law Offices of Edward L. Hedrick, V

Edward holds a bachelor's degree in economics and public policy from the Univeristy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. 

Edward works as a managing attorney for his own law practice, Law Offices of Edward L. Hedrick, V, PLLC. He previously worked as a staff attorney at Robert E. Campbell, PLLC, and a paralegal for the ACLU Capital Punishment Project. 

Edward Lawrence Hendrick IV currently serves as a district court judge in Judicial District 22A. He was elected to this position in 2008 and is serving his fourth term. 

As a managing attorney with the Law Offices of Edward L. Hedrick, V, PLLC, Hendrick represents clients in areas of criminal, civil, family, and real estate law and provides services for simple estate planning, expungements of criminal records, and restoration of NC drivers licenses.

As a staff attorney at Robert E. Campbell, PLLC, Hendrick researched and drafted legal documents, and helped clients pursue personal injury claims and negotiate settlements with individuals and companies.

As a paralegal, Hendrick researched and drafted legal documents, organized court filings, and maintained information on the status and deadlines of ongoing cases.

- As a managing attorney with the Law Offices of Edward L. Hedrick, V, PLLC, Hendrick represents clients in areas of criminal, civil, family, and real estate law and provides services for simple estate planning, expungements of criminal records, and restoration of NC drivers licenses.
- As a staff attorney at Robert E. Campbell, PLLC, Hendrick researched and drafted legal documents, and helped clients pursue personal injury claims and negotiate settlements with individuals and companies.
- As a paralegal, Hendrick researched and drafted legal documents, organized court filings, and maintained information on the status and deadlines of ongoing cases.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Edward Lawrence Hedrick IV did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

President of the Alexander County Bar Association.

- President of the Alexander County Bar Association.

Community Involvement

Edward Lawrence Hedrick IV

- 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. 