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Dale is a civil litigation attorney. He has been practicing civil litigation for nearly 35 years. He represents clients in real property disputes, where he researches legal issues, decides what evidence to admit, and instructs juries. He has argued cases before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Dale is a civil litigation attorney and navy veteran.

Dale Hamby's campaign for North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 36 is his first entry into politics.

Has experience in superior court cases involving personal injury, contract law, rights of way issues, boundary line disputes, and land title issues.

Experienced in superior court cases involving personal injury, contract law, rights of way issues, boundary line disputes, and land title issues.

- Experienced in superior court cases involving personal injury, contract law, rights of way issues, boundary line disputes, and land title issues.

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

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Served on the boards of the J. E. and Satie Broyhill Senior Center, Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity, Caldwell County Heritage Museum, and the Caldwell Baptist Association.

Serves as vice chairman of the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Board of Trustees.

Served as a Boy Scout leader for over 20 years.

- Served on the boards of the J. E. and Satie Broyhill Senior Center, Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity, Caldwell County Heritage Museum, and the Caldwell Baptist Association.
- Serves as vice chairman of the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Board of Trustees.
- Served as a Boy Scout leader for over 20 years.

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Dale's campaign for North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 36 is his first entry into politics.

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

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As an attorney, represented clients before the Industrial Commission, the North Carolina Court of Appeals, and the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Previously served as president of the Rotary Club of Granite Falls.

Tim Rooks has a bachelor 27s degree in political science from Drew University and a law degree from Wake Forest University. He has been married to his wife, Jeri, for over 30 years, and they have three adult children and one grandchild. He has lived in Morganton since 2000.

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Tim has a bachelor's degree in political science from Drew University and a law degree from Wake Forest University. He has a wife, three children, and one grandchild. 

Tim is an attorney and mediator. He has run the Law Office of Timothy J. Rooks in Morganton since 2000. Before establishing his private practice, he served as an associate attorney in the construction litigation department at Boose, Casey, Ciklin et al. in West Palm Beach, Florida. Tim is also a certified family financial mediator and an arbitrator in small claims civil cases.

Tim is a trial attorney and mediator. He previously worked as a construction litigation associate attorney, financial mediator, and arbitrator.

Tim is currently a superior court judge for Judicial District 36, covering Burke and Caldwell counties. He was recently appointed to this position.

Tim Rooks was recently appointed as a Superior Court Judge for District 36. His campaign to continue his position will be his first run for public office. 

As an attorney with extensive experience in District and Superior courts, has practiced in various areas of law including family law, adoptions, personal injury, construction disputes, civil claims, and comprehensive criminal defense, including serious felonies and capital murder cases.

As an attorney with experience in District and Superior courts, has practiced in various areas of law including family law, adoptions, termination of parental rights, personal injury, construction disputes, civil claims, and comprehensive criminal defense. 

- As an attorney with experience in District and Superior courts, has practiced in various areas of law including family law, adoptions, termination of parental rights, personal injury, construction disputes, civil claims, and comprehensive criminal defense. 

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

Believes in the primacy of the U.S. Constitution and the North Carolina State Constitution, striving to apply the law fairly, compassionately, and without bias.

- Believes in the primacy of the U.S. Constitution and the North Carolina State Constitution, striving to apply the law fairly, compassionately, and without bias.

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Tim Rooks has a bachelor's degree in political science from Drew University and a law degree from Wake Forest University. He has a wife, three children, and one grandchild. 

Tim was recently appointed as a Superior Court Judge for District 36. His campaign to continue his position will be his first run for public office. 

- 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.

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