Trellis, Judge Rebecca Eggers-Gryder: Professional Background and Legal Experience

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Ballotpedia, Rebecca Eggers-Gryder

Rebecca is from Watauga County. She holds a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University and a law degree from Campbell University School of Law. Rebecca is married to her husband, Kelvin. She is a Christian and attends First Presbyterian Church in Boone. 

Rebecca previously worked as a partner for her family's law firm. She also worked as a County Attorney for Watauga County and the Town Attorney for the town of Seven Devils. 

Rebecca Eggers-Gryder currently serves as a district court judge in Judicial District 24. She was appointed to this position in 2015 and is serving her third term. She is the first woman to serve as judge in Judicial District 24. 

As a partner at Eggers, Eggers, Eggers & Eggers, she handled family law matters with an emphasis on custody cases and juvenile law.

- As a partner at Eggers, Eggers, Eggers & Eggers, she handled family law matters with an emphasis on custody cases and juvenile law.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Rebecca Eggers-Gryder did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

WataugeDemocrat, Rebecca Eggers-Gryder

Believes being a judge is holding the perspective "Is this decision best for the child?...while applying the law fairly and justly.”

- Believes being a judge is holding the perspective "Is this decision best for the child?...while applying the law fairly and justly.”

Judicial Philosophy

Former president of the 24th Judicial District Bar and the Watauga County Bar.

- Former president of the 24th Judicial District Bar and the Watauga County Bar.

Community Involvement

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Rebecca Eggers-Gryder

As of June 14, 2024, Rebecca Eggers-Gryder did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.

Criminal Justice

Property Rights

North Carolina

District Court Judge

Rebecca Eggers-Gryder currently serves as a district court judge in Judicial District 24. She was appointed to this position in 2015 and is serving her second term. She is the first woman to serve as a district court judge in Judicial District 24. 