Althea Richardson-Tucker
Althea Richardson-Tucker was a candidate for the 20B Judicial District of North Carolina in 2012.[1]
2012 election
Richardson-Tucker ran for election to the District Court on November 6, 2012, but was defeated by incumbent Judge Steven V. Higdon after receiving 32.23 percent of the vote.[2][1]
- See also: North Carolina judicial elections, 2012
Judicial candidate survey
The North Carolina Bar Association asked its members to rank judicial candidates on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being "excellent." Below are Richardson-Tucker's ratings in five categories and overall:
- Overall: 2.00
- Integrity & Fairness: 2.69
- Legal Ability: 1.80
- Professionalism: 2.39
- Communication: 2.08
- Administrative Skills: 2.15[3]
Education
Richardson-Tucker received her B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1980 and her J.D. degree from the Western New England College School of Law in 1986.[4]
Career
- 2000-present Attorney, Solo practice
- 1998-2000 City Attorney of New Rochelle
- 1994-1998 Attorney, MTA New York City Transit
- 1990-1994 Westchester County Attorney's Office
- 1989-1990 Attorney, Legal Aid Society[4]
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing List," 2012 Scroll to p.57
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections: Official 2012 General Election Results
- ↑ North Carolina Bar Association, "Voter Guide for Non-Incumbents," 2012 Scroll to page 9
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 North Carolina Bar Association, "Althea Richardson-Tucker"
Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of North Carolina, Middle District of North Carolina, Western District of North Carolina • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of North Carolina, Middle District of North Carolina, Western District of North Carolina
State courts:
Supreme Court of North Carolina • North Carolina Court of Appeals • North Carolina Superior Courts • North Carolina District Courts
State resources:
Courts in North Carolina • North Carolina judicial elections • Judicial selection in North Carolina
