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Blair holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from Campbell University School of Law. He lives in Cary with his wife and their children. 

Blair previously worked as an attorney at Blair Williams Law, PA., as a chief assistant clerk of court for the Wake County Clerk of Court, and as a managing partner at his own private practice. He also worked as an Adjunct Professor for the Meredith College Paralegal Program. 

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Blair Williams currently serves as the Superior Court Clerk in Wake County. He was elected to this position in 2018 and is serving his second term. 

As a superior court clerk, Williams records, files, and maintains court records and official documents, schedules cases, and ensures the public availability of all court proceedings.

As an attorney at Blair Williams Law, PA., Williams researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a chief assistant clerk of court, Williams served as a substitute Clerk of Court during their absence, was responsible for the procedural oversight and establishment of policies of the Wake County Courthouse, managed relationships with the agencies, judiciary, attorneys, and citizens, directed the hiring process, monitored legislation and attended subcommittee hearings regarding foreclosure legislation.

As a managing partner for his own private practice, Williams handled over 6,000 successful residential real estate transactions in the State of North Carolina (NC), coordinated the acquisition, funding, and governmental loan approval of residential subdivision developments in Durham, Franklin, and Wake Counties, completed transactions involving multi-family units and commercial properties, integrated various down payment assistance programs with lending institutions, represented clients in the Eastern District of NC US District Court and the 10th, 14th and 15B judicial districts of the NC Courts, handled worker's compensation cases before the Industrial Commission, and managed and supervised office staff.

Served as a Judicial Hearing Officer with the Wake County Clerk of Court for 1 year.

- As a superior court clerk, Williams records, files, and maintains court records and official documents, schedules cases, and ensures the public availability of all court proceedings.
- As an attorney at Blair Williams Law, PA., Williams researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a chief assistant clerk of court, Williams served as a substitute Clerk of Court during their absence, was responsible for the procedural oversight and establishment of policies of the Wake County Courthouse, managed relationships with the agencies, judiciary, attorneys, and citizens, directed the hiring process, monitored legislation and attended subcommittee hearings regarding foreclosure legislation.
- As a managing partner for his own private practice, Williams handled over 6,000 successful residential real estate transactions in the State of North Carolina (NC), coordinated the acquisition, funding, and governmental loan approval of residential subdivision developments in Durham, Franklin, and Wake Counties, completed transactions involving multi-family units and commercial properties, integrated various down payment assistance programs with lending institutions, represented clients in the Eastern District of NC US District Court and the 10th, 14th and 15B judicial districts of the NC Courts, handled worker's compensation cases before the Industrial Commission, and managed and supervised office staff.
- Served as a Judicial Hearing Officer with the Wake County Clerk of Court for 1 year.

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- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 

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