Cindy Sturges
Louisburg
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
North Carolina Superior Court Judge
State of North Carolina
11th Judicial District
01.2019 - Current
- Preside over high level criminal cases, including capital murder.
- Preside over felony probation violation hearings and criminal case management.
- Address victims and victims' families in open court.
- Rule on Motions and prepare all written Orders.
- Preside over civil actions where damages exceed $25,000.
- Continue to collaborate with judicial staff and colleagues to develop strategies to address our legal desert and increase our judicial system's backlog.
- Member of Court's Commission pursuant to N.C.G.S. section 7A-506, et seq.
Law Clerk for Judge Robert N. Hunter, Jr.
State of North Carolina
North Carolina Court Of Appeals
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Drafted judicial opinions
- Legal Research
- Tasked to propose questions for Judge Hunter to ask attorneys during oral arguments
- Oversaw and mentored law student interns
Assistant District Attorney
State of North Carolina
11th Prosecutorial District
01.2001 - 04.2002
- Prosecuted District Court criminal dockets including traffic matters, misdemeanors, and DWIs
- Prosecuted Juvenile Delinquency Adjudications
- Assisted Prosecuting Capital Murder in Superior Court
- Developed strong working relationships with local law enforcement agencies, facilitating open communication and cooperation on ongoing investigations.
Law Clerk for Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr.
State of North Carolina
North Carolina Supreme Court
08.1998 - 08.2000
- Prepared Bench Briefs: Summarized Parties' Legal Arguments and Made voting recommendations as to each issue, and on case overall
- Drafted Opinions
- Prepared Per Curiam Memos
- Legal Research
Law Clerk for Chief Justice Burley Mitchell
State of North Carolina
North Carolina Supreme Court
08.1997 - 08.1998
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and reliability, frequently entrusted with sensitive information and high-stakes assignments.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
Education
J.D. -
Wake Forest School of Law
Winston-Salem, NC05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, GPA 3.9
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA05.1994
Timeline
North Carolina Superior Court Judge
State of North Carolina
01.2019 - Current
Law Clerk for Judge Robert N. Hunter, Jr.
State of North Carolina
01.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant District Attorney
State of North Carolina
01.2001 - 04.2002
Law Clerk for Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr.
State of North Carolina
08.1998 - 08.2000
Law Clerk for Chief Justice Burley Mitchell
State of North Carolina
08.1997 - 08.1998
J.D. -
Wake Forest School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, GPA 3.9
Randolph-Macon College