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Gwynn G. Radeker
Gwynn G. Radeker was a candidate for the 27B Judicial District of North Carolina in 2012.[1]
Education
Radeker received her B.A. degree from Williams College in 1967 and her J.D. degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1972.[2]
Career
- 1995-2011 Assistant District Attorney, 27B Judicial District
- 1974-1995 Attorney/Partner, Roberts & Stevens
- 1973-1974 Staff Attorney, Board of Veterans Appeals[2][3]
2012 election
Radeker was defeated by incumbent Judge Meredith A. Shuford on November 6, 2012, receiving 28.05 percent of the vote.[4][1]
- See also: North Carolina judicial elections, 2012
In a letter to supporter, Radeker wrote:
Because I am nearing the end of my legal career, I am seeking this office for itself and not as some stepping stone for future advantage. I can preside and rule based upon the law and evidence presented without any personal future career considerations.[3]
and
This business of politics makes me uncomfortable. I do not like tooting my own horn. Those of you who have dealt with me know that even as a prosecutor, I always tried to be fair and honorable. As a judge, I will be fair, impartial and hard working.[3]
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 Radeker's ratings in five categories and overall:
- Overall: 4.45
- Integrity & Fairness: 4.54
- Legal Ability: 4.45
- Professionalism: 4.54
- Communication: 4.42
- Administrative Skills: 4.29[5]
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Filing List," 2012 Scroll to p.62
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 North Carolina Bar Association, "Gwynn G. Radeker"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 ShelbyStar.com, "Retired prosecutor Radeker running for judgeship," February 14, 2012
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections: Official 2012 General Election Results
- ↑ North Carolina Bar Association, "Voter Guide for Non-Incumbents," 2012 Scroll to page 10
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