Ballotpedia: Meredith Stone

Meredith is originally from Buncombe County, NC. She earned degrees in psychology and political science from UNC-Chapel Hill and earned her law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Meredith is currently working as a prosecutor.

Meredith Pressley Stone's campaign for district court judge is her first run for public office.

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Believes in advocating for the reduction of court costs and fines in traffic cases. As a legal advocate, filed motions to set aside outstanding court costs and fines for over 800 people in Buncombe County.

As a legal advocate, filed motions to set aside outstanding court costs and fines for over 800 people in Buncombe County.

Believes legal experience includes advocating for victims and advancing justice reform. As a prosecutor, worked with Victims Services, Treatment Courts, Diversion Programs, and Driver’s License Restoration and Expunction Clinics.

As a prosecutor, worked with Victims Services, Treatment Courts, Diversion Programs, and Driver’s License Restoration and Expunction Clinics.

- As a legal advocate, filed motions to set aside outstanding court costs and fines for over 800 people in Buncombe County.
- As a prosecutor, worked with Victims Services, Treatment Courts, Diversion Programs, and Driver’s License Restoration and Expunction Clinics.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Meredith Pressley Stone’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Believes in reducing unnecessary jail time to benefit families, the community, and save tax dollars. As District Court Supervisor, managed courtrooms for the DA’s office.

Believes in reducing unnecessary jail time to benefit families, the community, and save tax dollars.

Believes in efficient court administration by managing electronic submissions for continuances and reductions on speeding tickets. Plans to be a leader in the eCourts transition.

Believes in efficient court administration by managing electronic submissions for continuances and reductions on speeding tickets, and plans to be a leader in the eCourts transition.

- Believes in reducing unnecessary jail time to benefit families, the community, and save tax dollars.
- Believes in efficient court administration by managing electronic submissions for continuances and reductions on speeding tickets, and plans to be a leader in the eCourts transition.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Believes community involvement through partnerships with local organizations like Pisgah Legal Services and law students can "increase and extend justice in meaningful ways."

Worked with local organizations like Pisgah Legal Services and local law students to eliminate eligible convictions.

- Worked with local organizations like Pisgah Legal Services and local law students to eliminate eligible convictions.

Community Involvement

Meredith Pressley Stone

Meredith is originally from Buncombe County, North Carolina. She earned degrees in psychology and political science from UNC-Chapel Hill and earned her law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Meredith Pressley Stone's campaign for District Court Judge is her first run for public office.

Believes in serving the public, victims, survivors, and justice-involved individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Believes in serving the public, victims, survivors, and justice-involved individuals from diverse backgrounds through her legal career.

- Believes in reducing unnecessary jail time to benefit families, the community, and save tax dollars.
- Believes in efficient court administration by managing electronic submissions for continuances and reductions on speeding tickets. Plans to be a leader in the eCourts transition.

Believes in increasing community awareness of the criminal justice system and reducing court no-shows through volunteer work and local organizations.

Believes "inequity harms our entire community" and has deep experience serving veterans, people with addiction, and marginalized individuals.

Believes there is "no better work to do than helping people in our community," especially those experiencing harm and neglect.

Meredith Pressley Stone is a Buncombe native and Black Mountain resident who graduated from Enka High School, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC Central University School of Law. She is married to Ryan, with whom she has two daughters, Riley and Olivia. Meredith is active in her church, Mountain View Church in Black Mountain, where she serves in the nursery and has also been a greeter and craft leader for Vacation Bible School.

Meredith Pressley Stone is a career public servant who has worked as a prosecutor for 16 years. She is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill with degrees in psychology and political science, and NC Central University School of Law.

As of July 8, 2024, Meredith Pressley Stone’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 