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William K. Hunter

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William K. Hunter
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Prior offices:
North Carolina 18th Judicial District

Education
Bachelor's
Livingstone College
Law
North Carolina Central University School of Law, 1976

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William K. "Pete" Hunter is a former district court judge for the 18th Judicial District, serving Guilford County of North Carolina. He was appointed to the court by former Governor Jim Hunt in 1981. He retired in December 2014 after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 72.[1]

Education

Hunter is a graduate of Voorhees Junior College (1963) and Livingstone College. He received his J.D. degree from the North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1976.[2]

Elections

2012

See also: North Carolina judicial elections, 2012

Hunter was re-elected to the 18th Judicial District without opposition on November 6, 2012.[3][4]

Judicial candidate survey

The North Carolina Bar Association asked its members to rank incumbent judges with terms ending in 2012 on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being "excellent." Below are Hunter's ratings in five categories and overall:

  • Overall: 4.24
  • Integrity & Fairness: 4.30
  • Legal Ability: 4.06
  • Professionalism: 4.43
  • Communication: 4.27
  • Administrative Skills: 4.07[5]

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