Daniel Hines Entzminger is from Greenville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree and a law degree from Campbell University. He lives with his wife, Holly, and their four children.

Daniel is a district court judge for North Carolina's District 3.

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Daniel previously worked as an attorney for the Law Office of Richard L. Griffin and the Law Office of Daniel Hines Entzminger. He also taught business law at Pitt Community College.

Daniel is currently a North Carolina district court judge representing District 3A, Seat 1. He was first elected in 2018. He previously ran for a judgeship in 2014 but did not win.

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As a state district court judge for eight 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 attorney at the Law Office of Richard L. Griffin and the Law Office of Daniel Hines Entzminger, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients specializing in criminal and traffic law.

- As a state district court judge for eight 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 attorney at the Law Office of Richard L. Griffin and the Law Office of Daniel Hines Entzminger, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients specializing in criminal and traffic law.

Legal Experience

Supported transitioning to an e-courts filing system rather than paper files.

- Supported transitioning to an e-courts filing system rather than paper files.

Judicial Administration

States that he works "to resolve cases quickly and efficiently, by following the law and Constitution in every case."

States that he works "to follow the established laws to ensure that our citizens are safe from violent offenders."

Supports fairness and impartiality in every case.

States that he uses "reason and common sense in determining the outcome of a case."

- States that he works "to resolve cases quickly and efficiently, by following the law and Constitution in every case."
- States that he works "to follow the established laws to ensure that our citizens are safe from violent offenders."
- Supports fairness and impartiality in every case.
- States that he uses "reason and common sense in determining the outcome of a case."

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 5, 2026, Daniel Hines Entzminger’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Served on the Pitt County Board of Elections.

Served as a member of the Christ Covenant School Board.

Served as the board chairman at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Greenville, NC.

- Served on the Pitt County Board of Elections.
- Served as a member of the Christ Covenant School Board.
- Served as the board chairman at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Greenville, NC.
- Volunteers as a youth basketball coach.

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For Candidate Daniel Hines Entzminger on Issue judicial-administration:  
Cited the efficient operation of the court system and the successful management of case backlogs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Daniel is from Greenville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree and a law degree from Campbell University. He lives with his wife, Holly, and their four children.

Daniel is a district court judge for North Carolina's District 3. He previously worked as an attorney for the Law Office of Richard L. Griffin and the Law Office of Daniel Hines Entzminger. He also taught business law at Pitt Community College for 16 years. 

Daniel Hines Entzminger is currently a North Carolina district court judge representing District 3A, Seat 1. He was first elected in 2018. He previously ran for a judgeship in 2014 but did not win.

- 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. 