Court of Appeals judge (Stephens seat)
DAN BARRETT
Current office: None.
Birthdate: March 27, 1959.
Birthplace: Laurinburg.
Lives in: Advance.
Spouse: Kathleen.
Education: Bachelor’s and law degree, Wake Forest University.
Occupation: Private practice attorney.
Political career: Former Davie County Commissioner and board chairman; ran for governor in 2004.
Online: www.barrettforjudge.com
Notable: Walked 582 miles across the state in 2004 campaign for governor.
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LINDA STEPHENS (i)
Current office: Appeals Court judge.
Birthdate: Nov. 13, 1950.
Birthplace: Woodruff, S.C.
Lives in: Raleigh.
Spouse: Donald W. Stephens.
Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of South Carolina; law degree, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Occupation: Appeals Court judge.
Political career: Appointed to present post in 2006.
Online: www.judgelinda.org
Notable: Was a deputy commissioner for the N.C. Industrial Commission, hearing and deciding workers’ compensation cases in 1980-1984. ... Served as the first female president of the N.C. Association of Defense Attorneys in 2001-02.
Accompanying Photos
Photo Caption: Dan Barrett and Linda Stephens
THE SEAT
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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