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Graham Gurnee earned a bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University and a law degree from Campbell University.

Graham has over 15 years of experience as an assistant district attorney in Cumberland County.

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Graham attended NC State University and Campbell University. He was in private practice for about 20 years, primarily in criminal defense. In 2011, Graham accepted a position in the District Attorney’s Office in Cumberland County. He practiced as both a public defender and district attorney in New Mexico between 2016 and 2019, and he returned to North Carolina in 2019 to work in the DA’s Office in Robeson County.

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Represented criminal defendants in private practice for about 20 years.

Worked in the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office beginning in 2011.

As an assistant district attorney, he prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office.

- Represented criminal defendants in private practice for about 20 years.
- As an assistant district attorney, he prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office.

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As of September 2, 2026, Graham Gurnee did not have a website or any information online.

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Graham Gurnee

- Represented criminal defendants in private practice for about 20 years.
- Worked in the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office beginning in 2011.

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- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.