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Keith Bishop is from New York City. He has a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York College, Brockport, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University.

Keith is an attorney and the owner of his own legal practice, Keith A. Bishop, PLLC, where he has worked since 2000. He previously served as legal counsel for the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. 

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Keith currently works as an attorney at his own law firm. He previously worked as chief operating officer for BAO Holding Company, general counsel for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., chief of staff and district counsel for the Association of North Carolina Alphamen, and an attorney at Perry & Bishop, Attorneys at Law.

Keith previously ran for district attorney in 2008 but did not win.

Keith previously ran for Durham County, district attorney in 2008 but did not win.

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Has worked as an attorney for over 30 years.

- Has worked as an attorney for over 30 years.

Legal Experience

Keith Bishop - North Carolina

Plans to "embrace clear rules, consistent decisions, and respectful treatment," in the courtroom.

Said "I will conduct hearings with fairness and transparency, apply the law to the facts, and deliver decisions people can understand and trust," while defending due process.

- Plans to "embrace clear rules, consistent decisions, and respectful treatment," in the courtroom.
- Said "I will conduct hearings with fairness and transparency, apply the law to the facts, and deliver decisions people can understand and trust," while defending due process.

Judicial Administration

Believes in "follow[ing] the law and apply[ing] it the same way for everyone."

Believes judges should "treat every person with dignity and compassion."

- Believes in "follow[ing] the law and apply[ing] it the same way for everyone."
- Believes judges should "treat every person with dignity and compassion."

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 2, 2026, Keith Bishop’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Keith volunteers as vice chairman for the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People.

- Keith volunteers as vice chairman for the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People.

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Keith is an attorney and the owner of his own legal practice, Keith A. Bishop, PLLC, where he has worked since 2000.

As an attorney, Bishop's law firm has represented clients in areas including divorce, child custody, hazing, and professional license suspensions.

- As an attorney, Bishop's law firm has represented clients in areas including divorce, child custody, hazing, and professional license suspensions.

As of January 2, 2026, Keith Bishop did not have a website or any information online.

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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. 