Chris Freeman is a native North Carolinian. He attended high school in Asheboro, NC, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from High Point University, followed by a law degree from Regent University. He is an active member of Osborne Baptist Church.

Chris has worked as a district court judge and assistant district attorney for the past 17 years. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 2013, and is a reservist in the JAG Corps, allowing him to provide legal services to the military.

Chris Freeman has served as a district court judge for Rockingham and Caswell Counties for 3 terms.

Prior to that, Chris Freeman was an assistant district attorney.

- Chris Freeman has served as a district court judge for Rockingham and Caswell Counties for 3 terms.
- Prior to that, Chris Freeman was an assistant district attorney.

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As of January 31, 2024, Chris Freeman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said he is a "conservative judge who defends the Constitution and enforces the law as written."

Said "I obtained my law degree from Regent University, where I was influenced by the institution's motto: "Christian leadership to change the world." "

- Said he is a "conservative judge who defends the Constitution and enforces the law as written."
- Said "I obtained my law degree from Regent University, where I was influenced by the institution's motto: "Christian leadership to change the world." "

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Holds board positions with the Betsy Jeff-Penn 4H Center, the Monroeton Volunteer Fire Department, the NWTF Sauratown Chapter, and the United Way of Rockingham County.

- Holds board positions with the Betsy Jeff-Penn 4H Center, the Monroeton Volunteer Fire Department, the NWTF Sauratown Chapter, and the United Way of Rockingham County.

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Chris Freeman

Chris Freeman is a native North Carolinian, born and raised in the state. He attended high school in Asheboro, NC, and went on to earn a BS in Business Administration from High Point University, followed by a law degree from Regent University. Details about his current place of residence, church attendance, and family life are not provided in the information given.

Chris Freeman has served as a District Court Judge for Rockingham and Caswell Counties for 17 years. Prior to that, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney. He is currently a candidate for the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2024.

Chris Freeman has served as a District Court Judge for Rockingham and Caswell Counties for 17 years. Prior to that, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney. He is currently announcing his candidacy for the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2024.

Hunter has a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and religious studies from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He also has a law degree from the University of the Pacific. He has a wife, Kellie, with whom he has 2 children with.

Hunter is an attorney at Hunter Murphy Law, PC. 

Hunter has been a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for 7 years.

Hunter Murphy

Has been a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for 7 years.

Prior to being a judge, he was an attorney at his own law firm.

- Has been a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for 7 years.
- Prior to being a judge, he was an attorney at his own law firm.

As of January 31, 2024, Hunter Murphy did not have a website or any information online.

Has stated, "To meet his obligation, an appellate judge must ensure that his or her opinions are written with clarity and legal reasoning that can be applied in a consistent manner."

Has stated, "Our Court's greatest strength is public trust."

- Has stated, "To meet his obligation, an appellate judge must ensure that his or her opinions are written with clarity and legal reasoning that can be applied in a consistent manner."
- Has stated, "Our Court's greatest strength is public trust."

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As of January 31, 2024, Hunter Murphy did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of January 31, 2024, Hunter Murphy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Has stated, "To meet his obligation, an appellate judge must ensure that his or her opinions are written with clarity and legal reasoning that can be applied in a consistent manner."

- Has stated, "Our Court's greatest strength is public trust."

- The Court of Appeals reviews proceedings that occurred in trial courts for errors of law or legal procedure. They decide if the trial court correctly applied the law to the case.
- There are currently 15 judges who sit in panels of three judges to hear cases. 
- They are the only intermediate appellate court in the state, meaning they are the only court that sits between lower courts and the state Supreme Court.
- Judges on the Court of Appeals are elected for eight-year terms in partisan elections.

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