District Court judge, District 18 (Sizemore seat)
POLLY D. SIZEMORE (i)
Current office: District Court judge.
Birthdate: Aug. 29, 1952.
Birthplace:
Lives in: Greensboro.
Spouse: None.
Education: Appalachian State University, 1973; master's in education counseling, UNCG, 1980; Wake Forest University School of Law, 1988.
Occupation: Judge.
Experience: Private practice, 19 years.
Political career: Appointed February 2007.
Civic activities: Past board member of Summit House; member and past president of Women's Professional Forum; former board member of One Step Further.
Online: www.judgesizemore.com
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BARBARA GORE WASHINGTON
Current office: None.
Birthdate: Nov. 14, 1947.
Birthplace:
Lives in: Greensboro.
Age: 60.
Education: N.C. A&T, 1969; Rutgers State University School of Law at Camden, N.J.
Occupation: Private practice.
Experience: Private practice 1974-86 and 1990-present; certified arbitrator and former certified mediator.
Political career: Elected Guilford County clerk of Superior Court, 1986-90.
Civic activities: Former chairwoman of N.C. Council of Women, former member Junior League, former member of Jack and Jill of America.
Online: None.
Accompanying Photos
Photo Caption: Polly D. Sizemore (left) and Barbara Gore Washington
THE SEAT
Duties
District Court judges handle about 13,000 cases per year. Those run the gamut: custody, divorce, traffic, property, juvenile, lower-level civil lawsuits, minor criminal cases and first appearances for more serious criminal cases.
Term
Four years.
Salary
$109,372 annually.
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