David Churchill has a bachelor 27s degree from the College of Wooster and a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.

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David Churchill is originally from Lockport, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree in history from The College of Wooster and a law degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law. David lives with his wife in Greensboro, North Carolina.

David is an assistant district attorney. He previously served as the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court from 1998 to 2014. He has also worked as an assistant public defender. 

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David previously worked as an assistant district attorney and an assistant public defender.

David is currently the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court. He was appointed to the position in 2023.

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David currently serves as the Guilford County Clerk of the Superior Court. He was appointed to the position in 2025, and previously served four terms in this role from 1998 to 2014.

As the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court from 1998 to 2014, Churchill has legal administrative experience in court operations.

As the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court for 17 years, records, files, and maintains court records and official documents, schedules cases, and ensures the public availability of all county court proceedings.

As an assistant public defender and assistant district attorney, Churchill has experience in both defense and prosecution roles within the legal system.

As an assistant public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court for 17 years, records, files, and maintains court records and official documents, schedules cases, and ensures the public availability of all county court proceedings.
- As an assistant public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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David Churchill

Has a juris doctorate from Wake Forest University School of Law and is a licensed lawyer.

Candidate filing for 2026 elections ends

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The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.