Gerding Seeks District Court Judgeship

Glenn Gerding announced today he is running for District Court Judge for District 15B, which includes Orange and Chatham Counties. Gerding is in private practice in Chapel Hill and represents clients in both counties.

Gerding said he intends to enforce the law fairly, help improve the efficiency of District Court, and work hard to help people with difficult problems. He plans to ensure victims' rights are protected and their voices heard.

If elected, he will work to create an Elder Protection Court to serve the needs of the growing population of elderly people who are victims of crime. "I have the District Court experience and leadership abilities to achieve my goal of creating an Elder Protection Court to serve our senior citizens and help them negotiate the judicial process," said Gerding. The proposed court would offer specialized victim assistance services for seniors and accommodate their health needs.

Before entering private practice, Gerding served as an Assistant Public Defender for two and a half years in Orange County. Prior to that, he served as an officer and attorney on active duty in the U.S. Navy's Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps for six years. Gerding continues to serve in the Navy Reserve JAG Corps as a prosecutor.

Gerding earned his undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, and his law degree from Campbell University School of Law. He holds an advanced law degree from The George Washington University School of Law with a focus on litigation and dispute resolution.

Gerding is Vice-Chair of the Human Services Advisory Board for the Town of Chapel Hill, President of the Dan Pollitt Criminal Defense Bar, a Board Member of the Adolescent First Offenders Program, and has served as Democratic Party Westwood Precinct Secretary.

Gerding lives in Chapel Hill with his wife, Alethea, and their son, Graham.

For more information, or to schedule an interview with Glenn Gerding, please call Glenn Gerding at (919) 338 - 0836 or e-mail him at info@glenngerding.org.