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Michelle McEntire earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in social work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a law degree from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University.

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Michelle was previously a sole practitioner at her own firm, McEntire Law, PLLC, and earlier served as a prosecutor in the District Attorney's Office for District 29A (McDowell and Rutherford). She has also worked as a clinical social worker and has held leadership roles in the District 29A and McDowell County Bar Associations, along with service on several boards. 

Michelle is the incumbent District Court judge for Seat 2 in Judicial District 41. She was first appointed in 2020. 

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Michelle is a lawyer. She works at McEntire Law, PLLC, where she has been since 2018. She previously worked in the District Attorney’s Office for District 29A and as a clinical social worker.

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Michelle McEntire is currently a District Court Judge in Judicial District 29A. She was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Randy Pool.

Has worked as a sole practitioner at McEntire Law, PLLC since 2018, as a clinical social worker, and as a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s Office for District 29A.

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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.