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As a private practice attorney, Davis handles cases involving criminal defense and family law issues such as custody and separation.

As assistant district attorney, Davis worked in the domestic violence unit and juvenile court, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a law clerk, Davis conducted research and prepared drafts for decisions in areas of contract, landlord/tenant, and consumer law, and prepared draft decisions on all motions before the court during all stages of judicial proceedings.

- As a private practice attorney, Davis handles cases involving criminal defense and family law issues such as custody and separation.
- As assistant district attorney, Davis worked in the domestic violence unit and juvenile court, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a law clerk, Davis conducted research and prepared drafts for decisions in areas of contract, landlord/tenant, and consumer law, and prepared draft decisions on all motions before the court during all stages of judicial proceedings.

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

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Believes in community involvement through volunteer work with Legal Aid of North Carolina and participation in local organizations like the Wake County Bar Association. Supports community service by volunteering as a judge or juror in mock trials and moot court competitions.

Previously volunteered with Legal Aid of North Carolina and as a judge or juror in mock trials and moot court competitions.

- Previously volunteered with Legal Aid of North Carolina and as a judge or juror in mock trials and moot court competitions.

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Stephanie Davis

As a legal associate at Yates, Fleishman, McLamb and Weyher, Becky researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As an assistant district attorney, Becky prosecuted criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a Superior Court Judge, Becky has "presided over hundreds of civil and criminal matters to include, on the civil side, medical malpractice cases, personal injury lawsuits, class actions, and contract disputes.  On the criminal side, I have presided over larcenies, physical and sexual assaults, robberies, drug offenses and murders."

- As a legal associate at Yates, Fleishman, McLamb and Weyher, Becky researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As an assistant district attorney, Becky prosecuted criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a Superior Court Judge, Becky has "presided over hundreds of civil and criminal matters to include, on the civil side, medical malpractice cases, personal injury lawsuits, class actions, and contract disputes.  On the criminal side, I have presided over larcenies, physical and sexual assaults, robberies, drug offenses and murders."

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

Indy Week, Judicial Nominees Questionnaire: Rebecca “Becky” Holt

Said, "The three most important qualities that a judge must have to be an effective jurist are fairness, knowledge of the law and a judicial temperament. A judge should afford respect to those who appear before him/her and make decisions only after listening to both sides and thoughtfully applying the applicable law."

- Said, "The three most important qualities that a judge must have to be an effective jurist are fairness, knowledge of the law and a judicial temperament. A judge should afford respect to those who appear before him/her and make decisions only after listening to both sides and thoughtfully applying the applicable law."

Volunteers with the Wake County Lawyers Read Program, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and the Broughton High School Band Boosters.

Serves as a board member for Northern Wake Fire Department.

- Volunteers with the Wake County Lawyers Read Program, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and the Broughton High School Band Boosters.
- Serves as a board member for Northern Wake Fire Department.

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Ballotpedia, Sean Cole

Law Offices of Sean Cole

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.

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

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..."

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.

Sean A. B. 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.