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Kristy is originally from Swain County, NC. She earned her bachelor's degree in english and master's degree in writing and editing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and earned her law degree from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. Kristy currently lives in Swain County.

Kristy is currently an attorney working as a solo practitioner at her own law firm. Previously, she worked as a research assistant at the University of Kentucky and a copy editor at The Education Center, LLC. Beforehand, Kristy was a manager at Smoky Mountian Stone and Supply.

Kristy Parton's campaign for district court judge is her first run for public office.

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Believes family law cases, especially those involving children, are challenging due to the "best interests of the minor child" standard. Said, "I have become talented at understanding these cases well enough to predict what a judge will generally do."

Primarily has experience in family law, particularly civil custody, divorce, and equitable distribution matters.

- Primarily has experience in family law, particularly civil custody, divorce, and equitable distribution matters.

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As of June 14, 2024, Kristy L. Parton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes in maintaining honesty, punctuality, and preparedness in legal practice. Supports acknowledging and correcting mistakes efficiently.

Believes in maintaining honesty, punctuality, and preparedness in legal practice, and supports acknowledging and correcting mistakes efficiently.

- Believes in maintaining honesty, punctuality, and preparedness in legal practice, and supports acknowledging and correcting mistakes efficiently.

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Kristy L. Parton

Kristy is originally from Swain County, North Carolina. She earned her bachelor's degree in english and master's degree in writing and editing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and earned her law degree from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. Kristy currently lives in Swain County.

Kristy Parton's campaign for District Court Judge is her first run for public office.

- Believes in maintaining honesty, punctuality, and preparedness in legal practice. Supports acknowledging and correcting mistakes efficiently.

Kristy L. Parton is a native and resident of Swain County, North Carolina, where she graduated from Swain County High School in 1994. She earned her BA in English in 1998 and her MA in Writing and Editing in 2001. Details about her church attendance and family life are not provided.

Kristy L. Parton worked in the publishing industry as a copy editor before opening her own law firm at the end of 2008, following her graduation with a JD from the University of Kentucky in May 2008.

As of July 8, 2024, Kristy L. Parton’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. 