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Cindy Sturges

Louisburg

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

North Carolina Superior Court Judge

State of North Carolina
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
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
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
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
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, NC
05.1997

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, GPA 3.9

Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA
05.1994

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
Cindy Sturges