"I am a proud native of Gaston County, and I have come back home to practice law," Harrison said. "I believe in the community and I have served the community doing indigent defense for 19 years. And I want the opportunity to continue to serve my community as a judge."

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Harrison most recently served as an Assistant Public Defender with the Gaston County Public Defender’s Office. He has also served as an Attorney at Law at the Law Office of Aaron Bradshaw and was an Instructor of Business Law at Alamance Community College. Harrison received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina – Wilmington, and his J.D. from North Carolina Central University.

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Cameron (Chip) Harrison is a native of Gaston County. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a law degree from North Carolina Central University.

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Cameron most recently served as an assistant public defender with the Gaston County Public Defender’s Office. He previously worked as an attorney at the Law Office of Aaron Bradshaw and as an instructor of business law at Alamance Community College.

Cameron “Chip” Harrison to the District Court for Judicial District 38, serving Gaston County. Harrison is filling the vacancy created after Judge Craig Collins was elected to the Superior Court.

Cameron was appointed to the District Court for Judicial District 38, serving Gaston County, to fill a vacancy created after Judge Craig Collins was elected to Superior Court.

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Served as an assistant public defender with the Gaston County Public Defender’s Office, providing legal representation to defendants who cannot afford an attorney.

Served as an attorney at the Law Office of Aaron Bradshaw, providing legal advice and representation to clients.

As an attorney at the Law Office of Aaron Bradshaw, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided  legal advice to clients.

- Served as an assistant public defender with the Gaston County Public Defender’s Office, providing legal representation to defendants who cannot afford an attorney.
- As an attorney at the Law Office of Aaron Bradshaw, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided  legal advice to clients.

Legal Experience

As of January 5, 2026, Cameron (Chip) Harrison’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

He said his work over the past 22 years has given him perspective on the kinds of people who live in Gaston County. "I'm also very aware that the people of Gaston County … are people who are just like me … I have a good perspective that not every person that is in the court system is a bad person, but sometimes justice requires either treatment or punishment, and that justice is different on a case by case basis," he said.

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Said that justice may require treatment or punishment and should vary case by case.

- Said that justice may require treatment or punishment and should vary case by case.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Gaston County Attorneys were scheduled to play the Gastonia City Police Department in a charity basketball game. The article identifies Cameron “Chip” Harrison as the organizer, states that proceeds would be divided between the Police Officers Fund and the Boys and Girls Club of Gaston County, and attributes this statement to Harrison: “It is our hope that we can find a healthy and fun way to give back to the community and these amazing organizations. We are also trying to show Police and Attorneys as a positive influence in our community and to show that we make a difference in ways beyond what people normally think.”

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Organized a charity basketball game benefiting the Police Officers Fund and Boys and Girls Club of Gaston County.

- Organized a charity basketball game benefiting the Police Officers Fund and Boys and Girls Club of Gaston County.

Community Involvement

Cameron (Chip) Harrison

- Served as an assistant public defender with the Gaston County Public Defender’s Office, providing legal representation to defendants who cannot afford an attorney.
- Served as an attorney at the Law Office of Aaron Bradshaw, providing legal advice and representation to clients.

Cameron "Chip" Harrison is from Gaston County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a law degree from North Carolina Central University.

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Cameron is currently a district court judge for Gaston County. He was appointed to the position in March 2025.

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Founder and organizer of the "Catch Me on the Court" charity basketball game and serves as a mentor for at-risk children.

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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.