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Debra earned a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University and a law degree from Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. She lives in Beaufort, North Carolina.

Debra works as a partner at Wheatly Wheatly Weeks Lupton & Massie. She previously worked as a public defender at Carteret County Public Defender’s Office.

Debra Massie currently serves as a district court judge in Judicial District 3B. She was appointed in 2021 and is serving her first term.

As a partner, worked on family law cases such as divorce, domestic relations, paternity, and living wills.

- As a partner, worked on family law cases such as divorce, domestic relations, paternity, and living wills.

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

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Debra Massie

Debra Massie currently serves as district court judge in Judicial District 3B. She was appointed in 2021 and has served one term.

As of June 14, 2024, Debra Massie 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. 