Assata Buffaloe has declared her candidacy for the District 7 district court judge seat 4.

The seat represents Halifax, Northampton, Bertie and Hertford counties.

In a statement she said she brings 28 years of legal experience, along with a “wealth of experience, unwavering dedication, and a passion for upholding the principles of fairness and equality.”

She said her legal expertise, “coupled with a deep understanding of the complexities within our legal system,” positions her “as a formidable candidate dedicated to ensuring a fair and impartial judiciary.”
She emphasizes the importance of a judiciary that serves the community with integrity. “Our community deserves a judiciary that is fair, just, and committed to upholding the principles of the law. I am passionate about contributing my skills and experience to ensure justice prevails for every citizen.”

A graduate of Bertie High School, she completed her undergraduate education at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where she received her bachelor of arts in political science. 

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Upon completion of her undergraduate degree, she went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest University School of Law. 

She returned to eastern North Carolina after working for one year at the Patent and Trademark Office in Washington. 

In eastern North Carolina she served as an assistant prosecutor for almost 17 years before deciding to put up her own shingle and serve the community as a private practitioner. 

She is the oldest daughter of the late Emmett N. Kimbrough and Diane Peele Kimbrough. She is married to Eddie Buffaloe Jr. and is the mother of three sons — Bryan, Michael, and Aren.

She said she “is extremely excited and humbled by this opportunity to pursue such an important seat in the community.”