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Former Onslow Co. Commissioner returns to fill unexpired term

As a senior associate, worked on family law cases such as divorce agreements, domestic violence, and adoptions, and real estate cases involving land transactions.

- As a senior associate, worked on family law cases such as divorce agreements, domestic violence, and adoptions, and real estate cases involving land transactions.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

Candidate profile: William Shanahan

Advocated addressing growth in caseloads through efficient case management and judges' willingness to work longer hours.

- Advocated addressing growth in caseloads through efficient case management and judges' willingness to work longer hours.

Judicial Administration

Said, "I understand that the role of a judge is to follow the law as it is written and apply it to the facts in front of you—regardless of who the parties are and regardless of who the attorneys are."

Supported the "Raise the Age" law, which moves most cases of 16 and 17-year-old teenagers to the juvenile court.

- Said, "I understand that the role of a judge is to follow the law as it is written and apply it to the facts in front of you—regardless of who the parties are and regardless of who the attorneys are."
- Supported the "Raise the Age" law, which moves most cases of 16 and 17-year-old teenagers to the juvenile court.

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

William Shanahan

- 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. 