Smoky Mountain News, WNC swears in a new judge

Believes legal experience in family law requires understanding the "best interests of the minor child" standard and balancing it with client advocacy. Said, "I have become talented at understanding these cases well enough to predict what a judge will generally do."

Believes legal experience in family law requires understanding the "best interests of the minor child" standard and balancing it with client advocacy.

Has experience with family law, especially cases with children in difficult situations.

Represented the Swain County Department of Social Services (DSS) from 2010 to 2014, and became the DSS's attorney in 2018.

- Believes legal experience in family law requires understanding the "best interests of the minor child" standard and balancing it with client advocacy.
- Has experience with family law, especially cases with children in difficult situations.
- Represented the Swain County Department of Social Services (DSS) from 2010 to 2014, and became the DSS's attorney in 2018.

Legal Experience

Believes in maintaining honesty, acknowledging mistakes, and respecting the time and resources of clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

- Believes in maintaining honesty, acknowledging mistakes, and respecting the time and resources of clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

Ethics & Conduct

As of June 14, 2024, Justin B. Greene did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Justin B. Greene

- 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. 