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Office you seek
District Court Judge (Guilford County)

Date of birth
January 10, 1970

Occupation
Assistant District Attorney, Guilford County

Address
1405 Woodsman Court, High Point, NC

Web site/e-mail address
www.tabathaholliday4judge.com
tpholliday@yahoo.com

Education 
Ben L. Smith High School, Greensboro, NC, 1988
GTCC, Jamestown, NC, A.A., Business Administration, 1997
UNCG, Greensboro, NC, B.S. Accounting, 1999
NCCU-School of Law, Durham, NC, J.D., 2002 

Elective experience
N/A

Professional credentials (specialized training or experience)
Currently serving as an Assistant District Attorney for Guilford County (experience includes prosecuting offenses in District, Juvenile and Superior Court)
Former owner and operator of Holliday Law Offices with offices in Greensboro and Asheboro, (experience in estate planning/administration, real estate, family law/divorce, criminal defense/traffic law).
Former Public Administrator, Randolph County
Former Assistant Clerk of Superior Court, Guilford County
(experience in juvenile, civil, criminal, child support, accounting, estates, special proceedings and adoptions)

Family
Married to Doyle Holliday with two stepchildren, Danna (23) and Jordan (21).  Parents Hoyt Phillips and Nancy Martinez Powell.

Why have you chosen to run for this office?
I see a great need to improve the efficiency of the District Court.  The person elected to this position has a duty to preside over cases in every courtroom in the district.  I have the ability and willingness to fulfill this obligation. 

What distinguishes you most from your opponent? 
I am able to preside over cases in every courtroom in District Court.
I have experience in Juvenile Court.
I have owned operated my own law firm. 

What key qualifications would you bring to the job?
-Unique position of having served this community as an assistant clerk of superior court, a prosecutor and a defense attorney
-Knowledge of civil and criminal law and the juvenile code
-Even temperament
-Strong sense of fairness and impartiality

Are you qualified to preside in every court or willing to gain the necessary qualifications? 
Yes. I am qualified.

Where do you see the greatest shortcomings in District Court, and how could they be corrected? 
The District Courts have limited resources and a large number of civil and criminal cases.  The only solution is to maximize these resources.  This would be best accomplished by balancing the number of cases on the dockets and better time management.   

Does everyone receive equal justice in District Court, regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, language, income or legal representation? If not, what measures could help?
No.  I will listen to the evidence presented in a case, with an appropriate interpreter (if applicable) and legal representation, then render judgment accordingly, without regard to one's skin color, ethnic origin, income or gender.

In criminal matters, is enough done to ensure that dangerous offenders aren't released prior to trial with insufficient supervision?
No.  

How can the court help steer troubled young people away from gangs or further criminal activity? 
Demand accountability of juveniles and parents.  In addition, more community involvement programs for the youth are necessary.   

What are common mistakes judges make, and how can you avoid them? 
-Micromanagement of cases.  This is avoided by allowing the appropriate programs (pretrial monitoring, drug and alcohol programs, community service and probation) to report to the court if there is a violation of a court order.

How can voters judge your abilities?
Consider my varied experience
Go to my website:  www.tabathaholliday4judge.com
Observe me in court: 505 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC.