Judicial Philosophy

As a lifelong resident of Pitt County, it has been a great honor to serve my community as District Court Judge Daniel Entzminger. I understand very well that elected judges are servants of the people, tasked with ensuring fairness in law and working diligently for the public good. The cases decided in the Pitt County District Court are important to the citizens involved, and I have always prioritized common sense in judiciary practices. Whenever possible, I have worked to resolve cases quickly and efficiently, upholding the law and the Constitution while prioritizing public safety in every decision.

As a judge, I have worked to uphold the established laws with a focus on common sense in the judiciary to ensure that our citizens are safe from violent offenders. I firmly believe that the citizens of our State deserve to live in communities that are safe and secure. My family has experienced firsthand the devastating effects of violent crime in Pitt County. In 2001, my uncle was shot during a failed robbery attempt at our family’s restaurant. Unfortunately, the criminal who shot my uncle was never convicted for his crime. While my uncle survived the incident, it served as a painful reminder to my family of just how crucial public safety is to our community. As a father of four, I want my children and your children to grow up in neighborhoods that are safe and secure. Working as your judge, I have always prioritized fairness in law and the safety of our communities when hearing cases and making decisions from the bench in Pitt County District Court.

As a judge, I, Daniel Entzminger, strive to embody fairness in law and uphold the principles of common sense in the judiciary in every case I decide. The Greek philosopher Socrates once stated that judges should possess four essential characteristics: 'to hear courteously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly, and to decide impartially.' These characteristics form the foundation of fairness in a courtroom, and I have endeavored to maintain these standards in every case I have presided over in Pitt County District Court. I believe that a judge must be patient, thoughtful, kind, and fair to all litigants who appear before him or her, regardless of their social or economic status, ultimately contributing to public safety and justice for all.

When making decisions from the bench as Judge Daniel Entzminger, I always strive to apply reason and common sense in judiciary practices when determining the outcome of a case. While hearing cases in Pitt County District Court, I often reflect on how a jury in our Eastern North Carolina community would respond if they were presented with the same set of facts. This consideration is crucial because juries typically demonstrate fairness in law, acting with reason and common sense in their decisions to reach the correct result. I believe our court system achieves its greatest effectiveness when judges embrace this common-sense approach, ultimately contributing to public safety.

Thank you for taking the time to read about my judicial philosophy, which emphasizes common sense in the judiciary and fairness in law. I hope you have found this information about my candidacy for judge Daniel Entzminger in the Pitt County District Court to be useful. If you would like to help us enhance public safety through this campaign, please click on the “Support” button located below. On that page, you can let us know how you are available to participate. I greatly appreciate your support, and your vote.