Linda L. Falls
Linda L. Falls is a former district court judge for the 18th Judicial District, serving Guilford County, North Carolina. She served on this court from 2004 to 2008 and was elected again in November 2012, effective the following January, to replace Judge Susan E. Bray.[1][2][3] She retired on June 30, 2015, after reaching the mandatory retirement age.[4]
Education
Falls received her B.S. degree from Salem College in 1965 and her J.D. from the North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1987.[2]
Career
- 2013-2015: District Court Judge, 18th Judicial District
- 2009-2012: Assistant District Attorney, Guilford County
- 2004-2008: District Court Judge, 18th Judicial District
- 1989-2004: Attorney, The Law Firm of Linda L. Falls, P.A.
- 1987-1989: National Institute of Construction Law[5]
2012 election
Falls was elected to the 18th Judicial District on November 6, 2012, defeating Brian Tomlin with 64.5% of the vote.[3][6][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 Falls's ratings in five categories and overall:
- Overall: 2.91
- Integrity & Fairness: 3.45
- Legal Ability: 2.63
- Professionalism: 3.25
- Communication: 3.14
- Administrative Skills: 2.89[7]
Noteworthy cases
Laurissa Armstrong shot in domestic violence dispute
Laurissa Armstrong was shot several times on August 29, 2013, one month after she attempted to get a domestic violence protective order approved by the court. Police suspected her estranged husband, Bruce Armstrong, of the shooting. Soon after Mrs. Armstrong was taken to the hospital in critical condition, Mr. Armstrong was found dead a few miles away.[8]
On July 29, Laurissa Armstrong filed a protective order against Bruce Armstrong, claiming that "[h]is behavior was escalating".[9] She said he had slashed her tires, cut the screen on her patio and she noticed him driving slowly through the parking lot. She also knew he had a gun. In a letter to the court, Bruce Armstrong wrote, "I have not intentionally harassed the plaintiff and do not intend to do so."[9] Judge Angela C. Foster denied the motion for a protective order.[10]
Judge Falls ruled on August 7 that "the plaintiff (Laurissa Armstrong) has failed to prove grounds for issuance of a domestic protective order." Judge Angela C. Foster had made a similar ruling denying the protective order.[9][10]
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing List," 2012 Scroll to p.55
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2012 North Carolina Voter Guide: N.C. District Court (District 18 - Bray Seat)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections: Official 2012 General Election Results
- ↑ Greensboro News & Record, "High Point attorney nominated for 2nd time for Guilford District Court judge," August 11, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina Bar Association, "Linda L. Falls"
- ↑ North Carolina Board of Elections, "Unofficial Primary Election Results, May 8, 2012"
- ↑ North Carolina Bar Association, "Voter Guide for Non-Incumbents," 2012 Scroll to page 8
- ↑ News & Record, "Greensboro shooting victim knew estranged husband had a rifle," August 30, 2013
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Fox Channel 8, WGHP, "Teacher shot following domestic incident still listed in critical condition," September 3, 2013
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Fox Channel 8 WGHP, "Two judges denied shooting victim a restraining order," September 6, 2013
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
