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Michael Troutman
Michael Troutman was a candidate for the 18th Judicial District of North Carolina in 2012.[1][2]
Education
Troutman received his B.A. degree from the North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University in 1990 and his J.D. degree from the North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1993.[3]
Career
- 2007-present Assistant Public Defender, Guilford County
- 1998-2007 Attorney in private practice
- 1996-1998, Assistant Public Defender, Guilford County
- 1994-1996 Assistant Public Defender Cumberland County
- 1993-1994 Law Clerk, N.C. Resource Center[3]
2012 election
Troutman ran for election to the District Court on Nov. 6, 2012, but was defeated by incumbent Judge Sherry F. Alloway after receiving 42.06% 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 Troutman's ratings in five categories and overall:
- Overall: 4.31
- Integrity & Fairness: 4.50
- Legal Ability: 4.25
- Professionalism: 4.40
- Communication: 4.36
- Administrative Skills: 4.20[4]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing List," 2012 Scroll to p.55
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections: Official 2012 General Election Results
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 North Carolina Bar Association, "Michael Troutman"
- ↑ North Carolina Bar Association, "Voter Guide for Non-Incumbents," 2012 Scroll to page 8
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
