The Hon. Robert Gilmore is a judge for the 4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina. He was elected to the bench in 2020.
The 4th Judicial District includes Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson Counties.
Prior to his election, Gilmore handled criminal matters at his own private practice, the Gilmore Law Firm, PLLC, in Clinton since 2017. Before that, he prosecuted violent crimes as an assistant district attorney in both Anson (2014 to 2015) and Harnett (2015 to 2017) Counties.
Gilmore began his legal career as a partner at Salmon & Gilmore, LLP in Lillington in 2013.
He received a B.B.A. in trust and wealth management from Campbell University in 2009. Gilmore then completed a J.D. at Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, in 2012. Gilmore was valedictorian of his law class. While a law student, he was an intern at the Lee County District Attorney’s Office (2012) and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (2011).
Gilmore, a native of Sampson County, was born and raised in Keener. He attended Hobbton High School. Gilmore and his wife, Ashley, have two sons. The family attends First United Methodist Church in Clinton.
He is registered as a Republican.
| Party Affiliation Republican | Republican |
| Current Appointment 4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina, Department Seat 5 | 4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina, Department Seat 5 |
| Election/Appointment 2020 - 4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina | 2020 - 4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina |
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Education
J.D., Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law - 2012 B.B.A., Campbell University - 2009 |
J.D., Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law - 2012 B.B.A., Campbell University - 2009 |
| Current Court: | NC - 4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina |
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| Clerk phone: | +1 (910) 596-6671 |
| Role | Employer | Where |
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| Partner | Salmon & Gilmore, LLP | Harnett County, North Carolina |
| Assistant District Attorney | Office of the District Attorney | Anson County, North Carolina |
| Assistant District Attorney | Office of the District Attorney | Harnett County, North Carolina |
| Sole Practitioner | Gilmore Law Firm, PLLC | Sampson County, North Carolina |
| Judge | 4th Judicial District Court of North Carolina | Duplin County, North Carolina |
The Sampson Independent: Gilmore Sworn in as Judge
Duplin Times: Candidate Q&A: Robert Gilmore
Onslow County: 2020 General Election
LinkedIn: Robert Gilmore
Facebook: Robert Gilmore for District Court Judge
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