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Benjamin Franklin Jr. (North Carolina)
Benjamin Franklin, Jr. was a 2014 candidate for the 19A Judicial District, which presides over Cabarrus County of North Carolina.[1]
Elections
2014
See also: North Carolina judicial elections, 2014
Franklin ran for election to the 19A Judicial District.
General: He was defeated in the general election on November 4, 2014, after receiving 47 percent of the vote. He competed against incumbent Judge Donna H. Johnson.
[1]
Judicial performance evaluation
In July 2014, the North Carolina Bar Association released the results of a survey in which it asked lawyers to rate the judicial candidates for the trial courts. The candidates were rated from one to five on five different criteria as well as on their overall performance.[2]
| Benjamin Franklin Jr. (North Carolina) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quality/Skill Rated | # of Responses | Average Rating |
| Integrity & Impartiality | 46 | 3.89 |
| Legal Ability | 48 | 3.88 |
| Professionalism | 47 | 4.00 |
| Communication | 46 | 3.87 |
| Administrative Skills | 40 | 3.85 |
| Overall Performance | 48 | 3.88 |
Education
Franklin received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987, and his J.D. from Campbell University in 1990. He was admitted to the bar in 1990.[3][4]
Career
- 1996-Present: Principal, Law Office of Ben Franklin
- 1993-1996: Assistant district attorney, Cabarrus/Rowan Counties
- 1990-1993: Associate, Rutledge,Friday,Safrit &Smith[4][5]
Awards and associations
Associations
- Member, Bethlehem United Methodist Church
- Member, North Carolina State Bar
- Member, Cabarrus County Bar
- Member, Mecklenburg County Bar
- Member, Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail[4]
See also
External links
- The North Carolina Court System, "Cabarrus County - District 19A"
- Law Office Of Benjamin Franklin Jr.
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate List Group by Contest," March 4, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina Bar Association, "Judicial Performance Evaluation Survey," July 2014
- ↑ Martindale, "Benjamin Franklin, Jr. - Lawyer Profile," accessed September 9, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Information submitted on Judgepedia's biographical submission form on 9/17/14
- ↑ Independent Tribune, "Races set for May primary," March 4, 2014
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
