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Trellis, Judge Jennifer Bedford: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Jennifer was born in Miami, Florida. She attended the University of Florida and holds a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University and a law degree from Pennsylvania State University. She is Christian. 

Jennifer previously worked as a staff attorney and senior legislative analyst for the North Carolina General Assembly and as an assistant district attorney for the State of North Carolina. She served in the U.S. Army for 8 years. 

Jennifer Bedford currently serves as a district court judge in Judicial District 10. She was appointed to this position in 2022. 

As an assistant district attorney, Bedford prosecuted felonies with a focus on violent crimes including Murder, Robbery, and Kidnapping, and Domestic Violence and DWI cases.

As a staff attorney and senior legislative analyst, Bedford provided elected officials with context for proposed changes to criminal law and juvenile justice and assisted with statutory interpretation and problem-solving with various stakeholders.

Appointed as a County Guardian ad Litem in 2021, where she advocated for abused and neglected children in Wake County.

- As an assistant district attorney, Bedford prosecuted felonies with a focus on violent crimes including Murder, Robbery, and Kidnapping, and Domestic Violence and DWI cases.
- As a staff attorney and senior legislative analyst, Bedford provided elected officials with context for proposed changes to criminal law and juvenile justice and assisted with statutory interpretation and problem-solving with various stakeholders.
- Appointed as a County Guardian ad Litem in 2021, where she advocated for abused and neglected children in Wake County.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Jennifer Bedford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Opposes politics interfering with courthouse matters.

- Opposes politics interfering with courthouse matters.

Judicial Administration

Believes in "Justice without Favor, Denial, or Delay."

- Believes in "Justice without Favor, Denial, or Delay."
- Supports placing "People First."

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

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Jennifer Bedford

As of July 8, 2024, Jennifer Bedford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes legal experience is crucial, having represented victims of violent crimes as an Assistant District Attorney.

The candidate's website says, "Judge Jennifer Bedford is a dedicated public servant with over 15 years of experience improving the justice system."

The candidate's website says, "Jennifer provided a voice to abused and neglected children as a Guardian Ad Litem."

The candidate's website says, "Jennifer worked with legislators without regard to political affiliation to expand victims' rights and Veterans' affairs."

The candidate's website says, "Join the community leaders who endorsed Jennifer in her successful campaign for Wake County District Court."

The candidate's website says, "Judge Jennifer Bedford serves our community by honoring the law."

- The Superior Court Judge hears both civil and criminal cases. Superior Court Judges try civil cases involving more than $10,000. Superior Court Judge hear appeals of misdemeanors and infraction cases that were first heard in the District Court,
- They make decisions on bail, meaning a Superior Court Judge could keep a non-dangerous person in jail before they are convicted by setting a high bail.
- In each district (except Wake County), the most senior judge in years of service is designated the senior resident superior court judge. They are responsible for various administrative duties, including appointing magistrates and some other court officials, and managing the scheduling of civil cases for trial.
- Superior court judges rotate among the districts within their divisions.  
- The Superior Court Judge is elected for 8-year terms. Elections are partisan.