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# Christy Malott

North Carolina District Court · District Court Judge

## Profile

- Court: North Carolina District Court
- State: North Carolina
- Role: District Court Judge
- Service status: expected
- Appointment: Appointed on August 21, 2026. [North Carolina District Court](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/court/nc/north-carolina-district-court)

## Summary

Christy Malott — North Carolina District Court

## Biography

### Professional career

- Running as a Democratic candidate for District Court Judge, District 16 Seat 5, in the general election on November 3, 2026
- Durham County Attorney’s Office; senior assistant county attorney; current at announcement
- Durham Guardian ad Litem Program; court-appointed GAL / staff attorney; seven years
- Well-versed in the Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Evidence, trial practice, and court decorum, and her experience as a litigator has made her a strong negotiator and meticulous in reviewing legal documents

### Education

- Duke University — B.A.
- North Carolina Central University School of Law — J.D.

### Additional information

- Christy Malott, a Durham native, is a graduate of Riverside High School (1997), Duke University (2001), and North Carolina Central School of Law (2005) and has over twenty years of legal experience in civil law, including family law, child abuse and neglect, and general civil matters.
- JusticeMatters; senior staff attorney; more than seven years
- She also brings a trauma-informed approach to her work, particularly in cases involving abuse, neglect, and dependency
- Malott’s legal career emphasizes civil law expertise, which is particularly needed in Durham District Court, where many cases involve family and civil matters rather than criminal law.
- Committed to serving her hometown and bringing civil law expertise to the Durham District Court bench Christy Malott’s combination of legal experience, community involvement, and endorsements positions her as a qualified candidate for District Court Judge in Durham County

## Sources

- [Governor Stein Announces District Court Appointments](https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/08/21/governor-stein-announces-district-court-appointments)

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