Kevin Jones, candidate for Durham County District Court Judge, District 14 seat 3
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Candidates for NC District Court Judge, District 14 seat 3
Pat Evans, the incumbent, and Kevin Jones are the candidates in the Democratic primary for District Court judge in Durham County’s District 14 seat 3. No Republicans are running. Get to know the candidates with our Voter Guide.
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Name: Kevin E. Jones
Political party: Democrat
Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 47
Campaign website: www.kevinjones4judge.com
Occupation: Attorney
Education: Vanderbilt University, B.S. (Major in sociology, Minor in religious studies). North Carolina Central University School of Law, J.D.
Have you run for elected office before? No
Please list highlights of your civic involvement: Minister and Sunday School teacher; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Delta Zeta Sigma Alumni Chapter, Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People; Durham People’s Alliance.
What could you do, if elected, to help make the justice system more equitable or accessible?
Equity dictates that we consider these factors when trying to find the most appropriate outcome for both defendants and victims. As a judge I will dig below the surface to discover the most equitable resolution in each case.
Tell us about a specific event in your legal career of which you are most proud.
I recently connected with a client I represented when he was just 17 years old. He attributed his success as a Realtor to the guidance I provided to him during his legal troubles. This recent encounter reminds me that, as an attorney, I can impact young people in a meaningful way.
What areas of the law do you have experience in, as a judge or attorney?
Criminal
Civil litigation
Family law
This story was originally published April 25, 2022 at 7:19 AM.
