Who's Running: Durham County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary

Christy has a law degree from NC Central University. 

Christy is a guardian ad litem attorney advocate. She previously worked as a family law attorney. Before that, she spent seven years at JusticeMatters, helping represent immigrants and others with limited resources.

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Christy currently works as a senior assistant county attorney. She previously worked as a family law attorney and worked at a firm that helped represent immigrants and others with limited resources.

Christy previously ran for North Carolina district court judge in 2017 but did not win.

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As a guardian ad litem attorney advocate, researches and provides recommendations to the court on behalf of children.

As an assistant county attorney for Durham County since April 2024, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the county attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As an attorney for JusticeMatters, Inc. for eight years, counseled clients through trial and negotiated settlements in family law cases, such as custody, adoption, and guardianship.

- As an assistant county attorney for Durham County since April 2024, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the county attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As an attorney for JusticeMatters, Inc. for eight years, counseled clients through trial and negotiated settlements in family law cases, such as custody, adoption, and guardianship.

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As of January 2, 2026, Christy A. Hamilton Malott’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Volunteered as the Community Child Protection Team Chair and the Child Fatality Prevention Team Chair.

Volunteered at the North Carolina Children’s Justice Act Task Force and the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force.

Served as a board member at the now 16th Judicial District Durham Co. Bar Association.

- Volunteered as the Community Child Protection Team Chair and the Child Fatality Prevention Team Chair.
- Volunteered at the North Carolina Children’s Justice Act Task Force and the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force.
- Served as a board member at the now 16th Judicial District Durham Co. Bar Association.

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Christy A. Hamilton Malott

As of January 2, 2026, Christy A. Hamilton Malott did not have a website or any information online.

Christy currently works as senior assistant county attorney. She previously worked as a family law attorney and worked at a firm that helped represent immigrants and others.

As an assistant county attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the county attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As an assistant county attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the county attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- 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. 