Martindale, Mrs. Melissa Blizzard Stevens

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Melissa is from Beaulaville. She holds a bachelor's degree from East Carolina University and a law degree from Campbell University. She lives in Wallace with her husband, Henry, and their two children. 

Melissa has experience working as a domestic attorney and partner at Smith and Blizzard, P.A. 

Melissa Blizzard Stevens' campaign for district court judge in Judicial District 5 is her first run for public office. 

JUSTIA, Melissa Blizzard Stevens

Has experience practicing family law in areas of adoption, child custody, child support, father's rights, guardianship & conservatorship, paternity, prenups & marital agreements, restraining orders, and same-sex family law.

As a partner at Smith and Blizzard, P.A., managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

- Has experience practicing family law in areas of adoption, child custody, child support, father's rights, guardianship & conservatorship, paternity, prenups & marital agreements, restraining orders, and same-sex family law.
- As a partner at Smith and Blizzard, P.A., managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

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As of June 14, 2024, Melissa Blizzard Stevens did not have a website or any information online.

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Melissa Blizzard Stevens

Melissa Blizzard Stevens' campaign for District Court Judge in District 5 is her first run for public office. 

Has experience practicing Family Law in areas of adoption, child custody, child support, father's rights, guardianship & conservatorship, paternity, prenups & marital agreements, restraining orders, and same-sex family law.

As a partner at Smith and Blizzard, P.A., Stevens managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

- Has experience practicing Family Law in areas of adoption, child custody, child support, father's rights, guardianship & conservatorship, paternity, prenups & marital agreements, restraining orders, and same-sex family law.
- As a partner at Smith and Blizzard, P.A., Stevens managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

As of June 14, 2024, Melissa Blizzard Stevens did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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. 