Grant Smithson
Grant Smithson was a candidate for the 26th Judicial District of North Carolina in 2012.[1]
Education
Smithson received his B.A. degree from Rice University in 1970 and his J.D. degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1977.[2]
Career
Smithson has worked as an attorney in private practice for 22 years. He also has 13 years of experience as a public defender in Charlotte.[2]
2012 election
Smithson was defeated by incumbent Judge Jena P. Culler on November 6, 2012, receiving 32.98 percent of the vote.[3][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 Smithson's ratings in five categories and overall:
- Overall: 2.52
- Integrity & Fairness: 2.90
- Legal Ability: 3.35
- Professionalism: 2.38
- Communication: 2.57
- Administrative Skills: 2.40[4]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing List," 2012 Scroll to p.60
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 North Carolina Bar Association, "Grant Smithson"
- ↑ 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
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
