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Caleb Newman earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and corrections from the University of North Carolina Charlotte and a law degree from Charlotte School of Law.

Caleb works as an assistant district attorney.

Caleb Newman’s campaign for North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 26 is his first entry into politics.

Caleb’s campaign for North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 26, is his first entry into politics.

Believes his experience as both a federal public defender and a prosecutor gives him a comprehensive understanding of the law and its impact on people's lives.

Has a background as both a federal public defender and a prosecutor.

- Has a background as both a federal public defender and a prosecutor.

Legal Experience

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Judicial Administration

Believes judges should "uphold the law" and understand the human beings behind each case, saying, "Compassion is not weakness; it is a strength that makes justice more complete."

Believes judges should "uphold the law" and understand the human beings behind each case, saying.

Said, "I will apply the law faithfully, without political influence, favoritism, or personal bias—always guided by ethics, not ego."

Claims he will "apply the law faithfully, without political influence, favoritism, or personal bias—always guided by ethics, not ego."

- Believes judges should "uphold the law" and understand the human beings behind each case, saying.
- Claims he will "apply the law faithfully, without political influence, favoritism, or personal bias—always guided by ethics, not ego."

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

- Sings with the Charlotte Master Chorale.

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Caleb Newman

Believes judicial decisions impact families, neighborhoods, and shared values.

- The Superior Court Judge hears both civil and criminal cases. Superior Court Judges try civil cases involving more than $10,000. Superior Court Judge hear appeals of misdemeanors and infraction cases that were first heard in the District Court,
- They make decisions on bail, meaning a Superior Court Judge could keep a non-dangerous person in jail before they are convicted by setting a high bail.
- In each district (except Wake County), the most senior judge in years of service is designated the senior resident superior court judge. They are responsible for various administrative duties, including appointing magistrates and some other court officials, and managing the scheduling of civil cases for trial.
- Superior court judges rotate among the districts within their divisions.  
- The Superior Court Judge is elected for 8-year terms. Elections are partisan.