Robert A. Mullinax, Jr.

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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. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.

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Robert A. Mullinax, Jr. is currently a district court judge for North Carolina's 25th Judicial District, representing Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties. He was appointed to the court by former Governor Bev Perdue in 2009, elected to a full term in 2010, re-elected in 2014, and has served two terms.

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As a partner at Mullinax and Mullinax, PLLC, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, mentored junior lawyers, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

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