John Arrowood is from Burnsville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree from Catawba College and a law degree from the University of North Carolina. He is an active member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Charlotte.

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John Arrowood is from Burnsville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree from Catawba College and a law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is an active member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Charlotte.

John is a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. He has held this position since 2017, after previously serving in 2007-2008. His prior experience includes serving as a special superior court judge in 2007, as well as working as a partner at James, McElroy & Diehl, PA. He also has experience as a staff attorney for the North Carolina Court of Appeals and as a research assistant to Court of Appeals Judge Gerald Arnold. John is an American Arbitration Association-accredited arbitrator and a certified mediator.

John previously worked as a staff attorney, a research assistant, and a partner at James, McElroy & Diehl, PA. He is also an American Arbitration Association-accredited arbitrator and a certified mediator. 

John is currently a judge for Seat 1 of the North Carolina Court of Appeals. He was appointed in 2017. He previously served on the court from 2007 to 2008. He ran for election to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2014 but did not win.

John is currently a judge for Seat 1 of the North Carolina Court of Appeals. He was appointed in 2017. He also previously served on the court as a superior court judge from 2007 to 2008. He ran for election to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2014 but did not win. 

As a state court of appeals judge, ensured the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercised the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of law by lower appeals and trial courts, and heard applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As an attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

Served as an accredited arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association and a certified mediator.

Served as an accredited arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association and is a certified mediator.

- As a state court of appeals judge, ensured the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercised the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of law by lower appeals and trial courts, and heard applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.
- As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As an attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- Served as an accredited arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association and is a certified mediator.

Legal Experience

Supports public campaign financing with the use of rescue funds, stating rescue funds act as a deterrent to outside, "dark" money. 

- Supports public campaign financing with the use of rescue funds, stating rescue funds act as a deterrent to outside, "dark" money. 

Judicial Administration

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Ethics & Conduct

Served on the Board of Trustees for the Mint Museum of Art and the Board of the Charlotte Urban Ministry Center.

Served on the Board of Trustees for the Mint Museum of Art and the Board of the Charlotte Urban Ministry Center, an organization dedicated to assisting the homeless. 

- Served on the Board of Trustees for the Mint Museum of Art and the Board of the Charlotte Urban Ministry Center, an organization dedicated to assisting the homeless. 

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John S. Arrowood

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- The Court of Appeals reviews proceedings that occurred in trial courts for errors of law or legal procedure. They decide if the trial court correctly applied the law to the case.
- There are currently 15 judges who sit in panels of three judges to hear 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 eight-year terms in partisan elections.