Roy Dawson is from Alamance County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of North Carolina and a law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law. He lives in Lenoir County with his wife, Dayla, and their seven-year-old son.

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Roy A. Dawson - Kinston, NC Attorney

Roy Dawson is from Alamance County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 's degree from the University of North Carolina and a law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law. He lives in Lenoir County with his wife, Dayla, and their seven-year-old son.

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Roy is an attorney. He opened the Law Offices of Roy A. Dawson, P.A. in 2021. 

This is Roy Dawson's first time running for public office. 

Since 2014, has handled hundreds of bench trails in both criminal and civil court, specializing in family law, personal injury, and criminal defense.

- Since 2014, has handled hundreds of bench trails in both criminal and civil court, specializing in family law, personal injury, and criminal defense.

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Actively involved in the community and coaches youth soccer in Kinston.

As a student, volunteered with the innocence project.

- Coaches youth soccer in Kinston.
- As a student, volunteered with the innocence project.

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Graduated from UNC School of Law, volunteered with the Innocence Project, and interned with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, gaining insight into both prosecution and defense.

- 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. 