"I will protect individuals' rights, respect all parties, uphold the rule of law, and work to ensure justice is served."
– George Guise
More than Three Decades of Courtroom Experience
as a Prosecutor, Criminal Defense Attorney, and Civil Litigator
Experience
In-House Counsel to The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office (current)
Immediate Past President of the North Carolina Association of Police and Sheriffs’ Attorneys
Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina
Copeland Richards PLLC, Davidson, NC – Civil Litigation and Criminal Defense
Assistant District Attorney for Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office
Davidson College General Counsel, Adjunct Lecturer, Major Gifts Officer, Grant Coordinator
30-year Davidson Resident with extensive pro bono legal work and community advocacy
Education
Davidson College
Vanderbilt University School of Law
Service
National Sheriffs’ Association – Legal Affairs Committee
North Carolina Association of Police and Sheriffs’ Attorneys
Mecklenburg County Key Court Officials – Sheriff’s Office Representative
Mecklenburg County Criminal Justice Advisory Group – Executive Committee
Mecklenburg County Courthouse Security Committee – Executive Committee
Resident of Davidson, NC since 1995
Married for 35 Years to Dr. Barbara Matheny Guise; Proud Father of Five
L to R: Barbara, son George, Madeline, Abby, Jack, George, and Greta
Endorsements
“Having been a Superior Court judge myself for over 17 years and having taught most of the newly elected or appointed Superior Court Judges in the UNC School of Government New Judges program for 15 years, I have a good understanding of what it takes to be a thoughtful, balanced, high-quality judge who follows the law and treats people fairly. I have known George Guise for nearly 25 years, and he is exactly the kind of person we need as a Superior Court Judge in North Carolina. I strongly urge everyone who cares about justice and the rule of law to give their full support to George.”
Thomas W. Ross, Former Director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts and Superior Court Judge, President Emeritus of Davidson College and the UNC System
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“I have known George for 30 years, starting when we worked together as state prosecutors in the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office. Later, when President Obama appointed me United States Attorney, I took the opportunity to bring George into the office as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. Having worked alongside him for many years in the state and federal criminal justice systems, I believe George will make an excellent judge. I have seen the professionalism, diligence and integrity he brings to every interaction with law enforcement, with the public, and in the courtroom.”
Anne M. Tompkins, Senior Counsel, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, LLP, Former United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina
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“I champion the candidacy of George Guise, as I believe he embodies the qualities that make a strong judge. Socrates wrote that: “Four things belong to a judge: To hear courteously; to answer wisely; to consider soberly; and to decide impartially.” In layman’s terms, I believe that simply means to be able to "call balls and strikes” and uphold the law in every case without passion or prejudice. I urge you to join me in supporting George’s candidacy.”
Michael J. Greene, Managing Partner, Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Greene & Heroy, PLLC