Judge Mark L. Killian Profile | Hickory, NC Lawyer | Martindale.com

The article says it is a finalized list of 2020 candidates and lists: “North Carolina District Court Judge District 25 Seat 08” followed by “Incumbent Mark L. Killian (Republican).”

Candidate filing ends, 15 run for local seats – caldwellfreepress

In 2020, Mark was the incumbent candidate for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 25, Seat 08.

Mark Killian was the incumbent candidate for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 25, Seat 08 in 2020.

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As of January 5, 2026, Mark L. Killian did not have a website or any information online.

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Mark L. Killian

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CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Local law enforcement officials say they are outraged after District Judge Mark Killian granted bond to a man accused in connection with the deadly Catawba County pool party shooting over the weekend.

Law enforcement ‘outraged’ after judge grants bond to Catawba County mass shooting suspect

Mark L. Killian currently serves as a district judge.

Law enforcement 'outraged' after judge grants bond to Catawba ...

Serves as a district judge, including setting a $200,000 secured bond in a Catawba County shooting case.

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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.