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Scott grew up in Wyoming, OH, and attended college at Miami University followed by law school at Case Western Reserve University. He currently resides in Morganton with his wife, Michelle, and their 2 children.

Scott is currently a partner at Beyer & Lippert, Attorneys at Law. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney for District 25, and as an associate attorney at Miller & Associates, PLLC.

Scott M. Lippert's campaign for district court judge is his first run for public office.

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Believes extensive legal experience, including handling diverse criminal and civil cases, is crucial. Said, "Scott is a board-certified specialist in North Carolina Criminal Law, a distinction held by fewer than 3% of all attorneys in the state."

Has handled diverse criminal and civil cases, and "is a board-certified specialist in North Carolina Criminal Law, a distinction held by fewer than 3% of all attorneys in the state."

Believes legal experience includes prosecuting child abuse cases and representing clients in family and domestic violence court.

Has experience prosecuting child abuse cases and representing clients in family and domestic violence court.

Believes legal experience is crucial, having served as an Assistant District Attorney handling significant cases. Plans to leverage this experience in private practice, focusing on family law and real estate matters.

Has public practice experience as an assistant district attorney and private practice experience, focusing on family law and real estate matters.

Believes legal experience is crucial, having handled significant cases like a bomb threat in 2017. Supports representing both businesses and individuals in civil disputes.

Has handled significant cases like a bomb threat in 2017, and represented both businesses and individuals in civil disputes.

Believes legal experience is crucial, having handled thousands of cases and tried dozens before judges and juries.

- Has handled diverse criminal and civil cases, and "is a board-certified specialist in North Carolina Criminal Law, a distinction held by fewer than 3% of all attorneys in the state."
- Has experience prosecuting child abuse cases and representing clients in family and domestic violence court.
- Has public practice experience as an assistant district attorney and private practice experience, focusing on family law and real estate matters.
- Has handled significant cases like a bomb threat in 2017, and represented both businesses and individuals in civil disputes.
- Believes legal experience is crucial, having handled thousands of cases and tried dozens before judges and juries.

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As of June 14, 2024, Scott M. Lippert’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Scott M. Lippert

Scott M. Lippert grew up in Wyoming, Ohio, and attended college at Miami University followed by law school at Case Western Reserve University. He currently resides in Morganton, North Carolina, with his wife, Michelle, and their two children, Hailey and Emma. Information about the church he attends is not provided.

Scott M. Lippert started practicing law in North Carolina in 2013. He has been serving the 36th Judicial District of Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties for over a decade.

As of July 8, 2024, Scott M. Lippert’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes District Court Judges should handle civil disputes of $25,000 or less and appeals from small claims.

The candidate's website says, "A judge in District Court will set bonds, sentence on misdemeanors and low-level felony cases, and hear misdemeanor trials."

The candidate's website says, "Emergency protective orders, DVPOs, and civil restraining order hearings are held by judges in District Court."

The candidate's website says, "Hearings are held by District Court Judges to determine whether to hold individuals in a doctor’s care for psychological treatment."

The candidate's website says, "Both juvenile crimes and DSS cases are heard in District Court, and judges will preside over child abuse, neglect, and dependency cases."

- 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. 