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Law Offices of Sean Cole

Sean holds a bachelor's degree in history from King University and a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. He lives in Wake County with his wife and daughter. He is a member of his church's chancel choir. 

Sean currently works as a personal injury lawyer at his own law practice, Law Offices of Sean Cole. He previously worked as an attorney at Miller Law Group, PLLC and Riddle and Brantley, LLP. He was also a founding partner of Hoomani and Cole, PLLC. 

Sean A.B. Cole's campaign for superior court judge in Superior Court District 10 is his first run for public office.  

As an attorney at the Law Offices of Sean Cole, Cole researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury, car accidents, catastrophic injury, and drunk and distracted driving cases.

As a partner at Hoomani and Cole, PLLC, Cole provided legal representation for clients and handled personal injury claims, professional licensing issues, and a variety of corporate and general commercial issues.

Instructed more than 50 continuing legal education classes in the state of North Carolina.

- As an attorney at the Law Offices of Sean Cole, Cole researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury, car accidents, catastrophic injury, and drunk and distracted driving cases.
- As a partner at Hoomani and Cole, PLLC, Cole provided legal representation for clients and handled personal injury claims, professional licensing issues, and a variety of corporate and general commercial issues.
- Instructed more than 50 continuing legal education classes in the state of North Carolina.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Sean A. B. Cole’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

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Believes every person before a trial court must be heard and understood, with each case determined based on its unique facts and impartial law application. Plans to ensure all parties receive due legal protections and courtroom procedures as NC Superior Court Judge.

Believes each person who comes before a trial court must be "heard and understood."

Encourages citizen voting, saying "If a politician is trying to limit votes, they are NOT on your side..."

- Believes each person who comes before a trial court must be "heard and understood."
- Encourages citizen voting, saying "If a politician is trying to limit votes, they are NOT on your side..."

Judicial Philosophy

Volunteers as a Lead Writer for the Wake County Bar Awards comedy revue.

- Volunteers as a Lead Writer for the Wake County Bar Awards comedy revue.

Community Involvement

Sean A. B. Cole

Believes in community involvement through volunteer work, community service, and participation in local organizations. Supports raising funds for Legal Aid and contributing to church activities.

Sean A. B. Cole was born in the Appalachian mountains and resides with his wife, Sharon, their daughter, and two cats in Wake County, North Carolina. He is an Eagle Scout and a member of the National Eagle Scout Association. Sean is also a member of the International Bluegrass Music Association and supports the Raleigh-hosted IBMA World of Bluegrass Music Festival. Details about where he attended school and his church affiliation are not provided.

As of July 8, 2024, Sean A. B. Cole’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes legal experience and education are crucial, having taught over 50 continuing legal education classes and edited the North Carolina Manual of Complaints for over ten years.

Believes in maintaining high legal standards and ethical practices. Supports recognition by peers and legal institutions, as evidenced by his consistent inclusion in Martindale-Hubbell's “AV Preeminent” and North Carolina Super Lawyers listings.

The candidate's website says, "Experienced Courtroom Attorney - SEAN COLE"

- 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.