Eric is originally from Ashe County, North Carolina. He earned his bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University, and his law degree from Wake Forest University. 

Eric is an attorney at Eller Law, where he focuses on traffic and criminal law.

Eric is an attorney at Eller Law, where he focuses on traffic and criminal law. Previously, he was a member of the Watauga County Board of Elections and served in the United States Army.

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Eric's campaign for District Court Judge is his first run for public office.

As an attorney, prepares and presents cases in court, focusing on criminal and traffic defense.

- As an attorney, prepares and presents cases in court, focusing on criminal and traffic defense.

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Eric Eller resigns from Watauga County Board of Elections to pursue District Court Bench

- 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. 