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Ed is from Wilson, North Carolina. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and his law degree from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. Ed and his wife, Ellen, have 3 children.

Ed previously worked as a partner at the law firm of Sallenger & Brown.

Ed Brown currently serves as the District Court Judge in Judicial District 7. He was appointed in 2019 and is serving his first elected term.

As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization procedures, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a partner at Sallenger & Brown, 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 a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization procedures, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a partner at Sallenger & Brown, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Ed Brown

- 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. 