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William is married to his wife, Felicia, and have 2 children. He grew up in Rocky Mount, NC, and graduated from South West Edgecombe High School. He then earned his bachelor's degree in economics from North Carolina A&T State University, and his law degree from Campbell University Law School.

William works as an attorney for the Solomon Law Firm.

William Solomon, Jr. is currently a district court judge. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term.

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Believes extensive legal experience in traffic, DWI, and criminal matters is crucial for effective representation.

Believes in the importance of extensive legal experience, citing "over 15 years of experience representing juveniles" in court.

Believes in the importance of legal experience and education, having interned for Judge Lamont Wiggins and worked as an associate before starting his own practice in 2007.

Believes in the importance of extensive legal experience, citing "over 15 years of experience representing parents" in court cases involving child abuse, neglect, or dependency.

Believes in extensive legal experience, having represented clients in civil disputes such as divorce, child custody, land and timber disputes, and breach of contract matters.

Believes legal experience includes representing minor females seeking parental consent waivers for medical procedures.

Has experience representing minor females seeking parental consent waivers for medical procedures.

As Attorney Advocate for the Guardian ad Litem, represented abused or neglected children in Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties. Believes in advocating for children's interests in legal matters.

As Attorney Advocate for the Guardian ad Litem, represented abused or neglected children in Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties.

- Believes extensive legal experience in traffic, DWI, and criminal matters is crucial for effective representation.
- Believes in the importance of extensive legal experience, citing "over 15 years of experience representing juveniles" in court.
- Believes in the importance of legal experience and education, having interned for Judge Lamont Wiggins and worked as an associate before starting his own practice in 2007.
- Believes in the importance of extensive legal experience, citing "over 15 years of experience representing parents" in court cases involving child abuse, neglect, or dependency.
- Believes in extensive legal experience, having represented clients in civil disputes such as divorce, child custody, land and timber disputes, and breach of contract matters.
- Has experience representing minor females seeking parental consent waivers for medical procedures.
- As Attorney Advocate for the Guardian ad Litem, represented abused or neglected children in Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson Counties.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, William Solomon, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Believes the District Court is "the people's court" and manages the most cases in North Carolina's Judicial Branch.

- Believes the District Court is "the people's court" and manages the most cases in North Carolina's Judicial Branch.

Judicial Administration

Believes his life experiences and mistakes contribute to treating people with dignity and respect while ensuring proper application of state laws.

Believes politics should not influence trial courts and seeks votes based on trust in his "knowledge, experience and discretion" to apply laws fairly.

- Believes his life experiences and mistakes contribute to treating people with dignity and respect while ensuring proper application of state laws.
- Believes politics should not influence trial courts and seeks votes based on trust in his "knowledge, experience and discretion" to apply laws fairly.

Judicial Philosophy

Supports community involvement through various roles, including serving on boards and committees focused on youth and judicial matters.

Believes mastering an instrument and participating in band programs fosters a strong work ethic and lifelong professional networks. Supports linking South West Edgecombe High School with North Carolina A&T through community involvement.

Believes mastering an instrument and participating in band programs fosters a strong work ethic and lifelong professional networks, and supports linking South West Edgecombe High School with North Carolina A&T through community involvement.

Supports community involvement by sponsoring the South West Edgecombe band and participating in local events like the Tarboro Christmas Parade.

Supports community involvement through organizing educational field trips to local institutions like the Nash County Court House.

- Supports community involvement through various roles, including serving on boards and committees focused on youth and judicial matters.
- Believes mastering an instrument and participating in band programs fosters a strong work ethic and lifelong professional networks, and supports linking South West Edgecombe High School with North Carolina A&T through community involvement.
- Supports community involvement by sponsoring the South West Edgecombe band and participating in local events like the Tarboro Christmas Parade.
- Supports community involvement through organizing educational field trips to local institutions like the Nash County Court House.

Community Involvement

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The candidate's website says, "North Carolina is one of the few states in our country that holds partisan elections for trial judges. I"

Believes community involvement is crucial, emphasizing the need for volunteers to work polling stations, place and remove signs, and engage with neighbors about the campaign. Encourages using the provided form to volunteer or make a financial donation.

Believes in being an active community member and looks forward to earning voter support.

Supports community involvement through marching band programs, having participated in the South West Edgecombe High School Marching Band and the North Carolina A&T State University Marching Band.

Believes that serving the public requires constant community connection. Supports volunteer work, community service, and involvement in local organizations.

Supports community involvement through volunteer work and local organizations. Said, "I'm a proud alumn of the Marching Band of Pride at South West Edgecombe High School," and sponsors their banner in the Tarboro Christmas parade.

The candidate's website says, "With friend and supporter Michael Hughs of Pinetops and some of the great kids he coached after a sucesfully season of Cougar Cubs Football in 2018."

William Solomon, Jr. and his wife, Felicia, were married at Pines Chapel in Pinetops in 2005 and have two children, William, III and Ananda. They both grew up in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and graduated from South West Edgecombe High School in 1996. Solomon attended North Carolina A&T State University, earning a BS in economics in 2000, and later graduated from Campbell University Law School in 2003.

As of July 8, 2024, William Solomon, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes legal practice is a respected profession and is honored to be part of it. Plans to serve as a District Court Judge after 17 years of legal experience.

Believes his legal experience, education, and career qualify him to serve on the district court. Said, "I believe that I am qualified to serve, I am willing to serve, and I ask that for your vote."

Believes in the importance of judicial work and values the support from local attorneys he has collaborated with for nearly two decades.

- 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. 