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Rashad Hauter has a bachelor s degree in biology and Asian studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from Campbell University. He is the first Yemeni American judge in the country.

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Rashad Hauter has bachelor s degrees in biology and Asian studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from Campbell University.

Rashad is a judge for North Carolina's 10th Judicial District. He previously owned a private law practice from 2017 to 2021. Before that, he worked as a resource prosecutor for the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys from 2015 to 2017. He also served as an assistant district attorney for the Wake County District Attorney's Office from 2011 to 2015. Rashad has also worked as a criminal defense attorney and an immigration attorney.

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Rashad previously owned a private law practice. Before that, he worked as a resource prosecutor for the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys and served as an assistant district attorney for the Wake County District Attorney's Office. Rashad has also worked as a criminal defense attorney and an immigration attorney.

Rashad is currently a judge for District 10A, Seat 1, of the North Carolina 10th Judicial District. He was appointed to the court in January 2021 and re-elected in 2022. He previously worked as a criminal defense and immigration attorney in private practice and as an assistant district attorney in the Wake County District Attorney's Office.

Rashad is currently a judge for District 10A, Seat 1, of the North Carolina 10th Judicial District. He was appointed to the court in January 2021 and re-elected in 2022.

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Has experience as an immigration attorney, criminal defense attorney, and assistant district attorney with the Wake DA's office.

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.

- Has experience as an immigration attorney, criminal defense attorney, and assistant district attorney with the Wake DA's office.
- 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 of January 2, 2026, Rashad A. Hauter did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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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- 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. 

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