“I have fought for crime victims since the start of my legal career, while maintaining a commitment to the Constitution of the United States, as your district attorney, I will continue to prosecute cases with fairness and integrity” said Graves.
As district attorney, Graves said he will work “to build a safer community.”
He emphasized that prosecuting violent crimes and combating the opioid crisis would be his top priorities.
He has named former District Attorney Bob Caudle as an advisor to his campaign.
“I have prosecuted crimes ranging from murder to drug trafficking, and I believe I have the vision and leadership experience it takes to move our community forward,” said Graves.
Graves resides in Roanoke Rapids.
He currently is a Superior Court prosecutor in the Seventh Prosecutorial District and has taken a leave of absence to devote time to the campaign.
He previously served as a criminal justice instructor at Halifax Community College.
He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and his law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.
He represents Halifax County on the Board of Governors of the Upper Coastal Plains Council of Government.
He is a member of First Baptist Church of Weldon, vice-President elect of the Roanoke Rapids Rotary Club and served as President of the Halifax County Bar Association. He is also a graduate of the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership Fellows Program.
He can followed on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/norlangraves
Bio
Background and Experience
8 years in criminal prosecution
4 years in criminal justice teaching
Professional and Community Activities
Board of Governors, Upper Coastal Plains Council of Government - 2015 to Present
Criminal Justice Professor, Halifax Community College - 2013 to 2017
Board of Governors, North Carolina Criminal Justice Information Network - 2011 to 2015
6th Judicial District Merger Committee - 2014 to 2015
North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys Best Practices Committee - 2013 to Present
President, Halifax County Bar Association - 2013 to 2014
Criminal Justice Legislative Chair, North Carolina Bar Association - 2009 to 2011
Roanoke Rapids Rotary Club
Roanoke Valley Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Halifax County NAACP
Jackson Square Masonic Lodge #700
Roanoke-Chowan Scottish Rite Consistory #276
Education
University of North Carolina at Pembroke - Bachelor of Arts, 2005
North Carolina Central University School of Law - Juris Doctorate, 2009
