JOHN S. ARROWOOD (i)
Current office: Appeals Court judge.
Birthdate: Nov. 4, 1956.
Birthplace: Burnsville.
Lives in: Charlotte.
Spouse: None.
Education: Bachelor's degree, Catawba College; law degree, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Occupation: Judge.
Political career: Former special Superior Court judge. Appointed to current seat in 2007.
Online: www.judgearrowood.com
Other: Served as a staff attorney and staff director to the state Court of Appeals. ... Named an Outstanding Young Lawyer by the N.C. Bar Association in 1989.
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ROBERT N. "BOB" HUNTER JR.
Current office: Private practice.
Birthdate: March 30, 1947.
Birthplace: Greensboro.
Lives in: Greensboro.
Spouse: Susan.
Education: Bachelor's and law degree, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Occupation: Private practice.
Political career: None.
Online: www.hunterforjudge.com
Other: Chairman of the State Board of Elections in 1985-89.
Duties
The 15 judges hear cases in panels of three to review claims that a trial judge erred in applying the law. Five seats are up for election this year.
Term
Eight years.
Salary
$131,531 annually.
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