Krystle is from Lumberton, North Carolina. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law.

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Krystle Melvin lives in Lumberton, North Carolina. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Krystle previously worked as associate attorney for The Charleston Group, assistant district attorney for Robeson County, staff attorney for Cumberland County Department of Social Services, and an assistant public defender for the state of North Carolina.

Krystle Mevlin currently serves as a district court judge for North Carolina's 20th Judicial District. 

As a state district court judge for two years, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As an assistant district attorney for three years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a assistant public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

- As a state district court judge for two years, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As an assistant district attorney for three years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a assistant public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

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Krystle Melvin

As an associate attorney in private practice, previously served as an assistant district attorney, staff attorney at the Department of Social Services, appeals referee, and public defender, gaining diverse legal experience.

Krystle lives in Lumberton, North Carolina. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Krystle has previously worked as an attorney in private practice.

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Krystle Mevlin currently serves as a District Court judge for North Carolina's 20th Judicial District. 

- As an associate attorney in private practice, previously served as an assistant district attorney, staff attorney at the Department of Social Services, appeals referee, and public defender, gaining diverse legal experience. 

- 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. 