Since 2021, Lippert has worked as a managing partner at Beyer & Lippert, PLLC. She previously served for six years in the District Attorney’s Office in Prosecutorial District 25. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Miami University and her Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law.

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Michelle Markham Lippert earned a Bachelor of Arts from Miami University and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law.

Michelle earned a Bachelor of Arts from Miami University and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law.

Michelle currently works as a managing partner at Beyer & Lippert, PLLC. She previously served in the District Attorney’s Office in Prosecutorial District 25.

Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following appointments to the District Court:

A. Michelle Lippert to the District Court for Judicial District 36, serving Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties. Lippert is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Richard Holloway retired.

A. Michelle Lippert to the District Court for Judicial District 36, serving Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties. Lippert is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Richard Holloway retired.

Michelle was appointed to the District Court for Judicial District 36, serving Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties, to fill a vacancy following Judge Richard Holloway's retirement.

Michelle Markham Lippert was appointed to the District Court for Judicial District 36, serving Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties, to fill a vacancy following Judge Richard Holloway's retirement.

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Has served as a managing partner at Beyer & Lippert, PLLC, since 2021.

Served for six years in the District Attorney’s Office in Prosecutorial District 25.

- Has served as a managing partner at Beyer & Lippert, PLLC, since 2021.
- Served for six years in the District Attorney’s Office in Prosecutorial District 25.

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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.