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Hunter has a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and religious studies from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He also has a law degree from the University of the Pacific. He has a wife, Kellie, with whom he has 2 children with.

Hunter is an attorney at Hunter Murphy Law, PC. 

Hunter has been a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for 7 years.

Hunter Murphy

Has been a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for 7 years.

Prior to being a judge, he was an attorney at his own law firm.

- Has been a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for 7 years.
- Prior to being a judge, he was an attorney at his own law firm.

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As of June 23, 2025, Hunter Murphy did not have a website or any information online.

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Has stated, "To meet his obligation, an appellate judge must ensure that his or her opinions are written with clarity and legal reasoning that can be applied in a consistent manner."

Has stated, "Our Court's greatest strength is public trust."

- Has stated, "To meet his obligation, an appellate judge must ensure that his or her opinions are written with clarity and legal reasoning that can be applied in a consistent manner."
- Has stated, "Our Court's greatest strength is public trust."

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Chris Freeman is a native North Carolinian. He attended high school in Asheboro, NC, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from High Point University, followed by a law degree from Regent University. He is an active member of Osborne Baptist Church.

Chris has worked as a district court judge and assistant district attorney for the past 17 years. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 2013, and is a reservist in the JAG Corps, allowing him to provide legal services to the military.

Chris Freeman has served as a district court judge for Rockingham and Caswell Counties for 3 terms.

Prior to that, Chris Freeman was an assistant district attorney.

- Chris Freeman has served as a district court judge for Rockingham and Caswell Counties for 3 terms.
- Prior to that, Chris Freeman was an assistant district attorney.

As of June 23, 2025, Chris Freeman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said he is a "conservative judge who defends the Constitution and enforces the law as written."

Said "I obtained my law degree from Regent University, where I was influenced by the institution's motto: "Christian leadership to change the world." "

- Said he is a "conservative judge who defends the Constitution and enforces the law as written."
- Said "I obtained my law degree from Regent University, where I was influenced by the institution's motto: "Christian leadership to change the world." "

Holds board positions with the Betsy Jeff-Penn 4H Center, the Monroeton Volunteer Fire Department, the NWTF Sauratown Chapter, and the United Way of Rockingham County.

- Holds board positions with the Betsy Jeff-Penn 4H Center, the Monroeton Volunteer Fire Department, the NWTF Sauratown Chapter, and the United Way of Rockingham County.

Chris Freeman

- The Court of Appeals Judge reviews proceedings that occurred in the trial courts for errors of law or legal procedure. They decide if the trial court correctly applied the law to the case.
- The Court of Appeals Judge deals with a majority of cases appealed from the Superior and District courts in civil and criminal cases.
- They are the only intermediate appellate court in the state, meaning they are the only court that sits between lower courts and the state Supreme Court.
- Judges on the Court of Appeals are elected for an 8-year term and there are 15 total judges.  Elections are partisan. 