Who is Paulina N Havelka, District 26A NC Superior Court candidate?
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Name: Paulina N Havelka
Political party: Republican
Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 48
Campaign website: Paulinaforjudge.com
Occupation: District Court judge
Education: Juris Doctorate
Have you run for elected office before? (Please list previous offices sought):
Yes. Clerk of Court and District Court Judge
Please list your highlights of civic involvement:
Women’s Commission legal clinic and Council for Children’s Rights
Name two personal traits that best qualify you to be a Mecklenburg County judge?
Fairness and Accountability
Do the courts provide judgments that are racially fair? If so, say why. If not, how could you change that?
I am required to apply the law to the facts in evidence. Race is not what I must consider when applying the law.
Why should the public, the government or the accused trust that you’ll be a competent judge?
I have 25 years of experience in the judicial system. I have 17 years of experience practicing law. I was a farm out public defender for 17 years.
Is there an area where you disagree with North Carolina laws or policies and procedures in the courtroom?
My opinion is irrelevant. I don’t make the law. I apply the law as it is written.
What separates you from your general election opponent?
Since October of 2021, I have presided over District Civil. I have eliminated the backlog of summary ejectment cases in 11 months. I have resolved close to 2000 cases and have held jury trials as I would in Superior Court.
What one professional or political accomplishment are you most proud of?
As a lead civil judge I have worked tirelessly to hear as many cases as possible and to allow parties’ to be heard. I serve our community and I am proud of the progress I have made in just 11 months.
