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Trellis, Judge Corey MacKinnon: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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As a Major in the US Army Reserves, MacKinnon joined the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the US Army, where he served as a legal assistant attorney and special assistant US attorney.

As an attorney at MacKinnon Law, PLLC., MacKinnon researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As an assistant district attorney, MacKinnon prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a contract attorney with Synergy Legal Professionals, MacKinnon researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As a Major in the US Army Reserves, MacKinnon joined the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the US Army, where he served as a legal assistant attorney and special assistant US attorney.
- As an attorney at MacKinnon Law, PLLC., MacKinnon researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As an assistant district attorney, MacKinnon prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a contract attorney with Synergy Legal Professionals, MacKinnon researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

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- 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. 