Gregory Thompson

Gregory is originally from Hoke County. He earned his bachelor's degree from East Carolina University and his law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. Thompson, his wife, Georgia, and their three children live in Hoke County and attend Freedom AME Zion Church. He is also a senior pastor at Judah Church in Maxton.

Gregory founded and currently works as an attorney at the law office of Gregory B. Thompson. He previously worked for the law firm Fitch, Butterfield, and Wynn as an undergraduate student.

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Gregory Thompson previously ran to be the superior court judge for North Carolina District 19D in 2018, but did not win. 

As a trial lawyer, Thompson researches and drafts legal documents and helps clients pursue civil and criminal claims in North Carolina's superior courts.

- As a trial lawyer, Thompson researches and drafts legal documents and helps clients pursue civil and criminal claims in North Carolina's superior courts.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

Said, "I will serve with integrity, reflective of the values of the citizens it serves."

Plans to save taxpayer money and reduce case backlog and strain on public services by "working full days" and running the court on schedule.

- Said, "I will serve with integrity, reflective of the values of the citizens it serves."
- Plans to save taxpayer money and reduce case backlog and strain on public services by "working full days" and running the court on schedule.

Judicial Administration

Promises to "[Follow] the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Constitution and laws of North Carolina."

- Promises to "[Follow] the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Constitution and laws of North Carolina."

Judicial Philosophy

Promises to "engage in public speaking to educate... residents about the court system."

- Promises to "engage in public speaking to educate... residents about the court system."

Community Involvement

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Warren is from South Carolina, and graduated from Presbyterian College. He attended law school at Campbell University. Warren is married to Melissa and together they have 6 children. The family attends the First Baptist Church of Pinehurst.

Warren was an assistant district attorney. He also served as a prosecutor for over seventeen years, handling cases involving homicide, sexual assaults, armed robbery, kidnapping, weapons offenses, and drug trafficking.

Warren McSweeney is currently a district court judge. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his second term.

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Believes legal experience is crucial, having served over seventeen years as an Assistant District Attorney in North Carolina. Supports seeking justice in serious crimes like homicide and sexual offenses.

Served over 17 years as an Assistant District Attorney in North Carolina, and supports seeking justice in serious crimes like homicide and sexual offenses.

Believes legal experience is crucial, as demonstrated by his unopposed elections to the District Court bench in 2018 and 2022. As a District Court Judge, presides over misdemeanor criminal offenses, family court matters, juvenile delinquency, and civil cases.

As a District Court Judge, presides over misdemeanor criminal offenses, family court matters, juvenile delinquency, and civil cases.

- Served over 17 years as an Assistant District Attorney in North Carolina, and supports seeking justice in serious crimes like homicide and sexual offenses.
- As a District Court Judge, presides over misdemeanor criminal offenses, family court matters, juvenile delinquency, and civil cases.

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

The candidate's website says, "First Baptist Church of Pinehurst where he serves as a Deacon."

Serves as a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Pinehurst.

The candidate's website says, "Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and has taught hundreds of law enforcement officers as a certified"

Former member of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

Past President of the Moore County Bar Association.

- Serves as a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Pinehurst.
- Former member of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
- Past President of the Moore County Bar Association.

Warren McSweeney

- 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.