Hardin appointed resident judge in Durham

Durham, N.C. — Special Superior Court Judge Jim Hardin was named Monday as a resident Superior Court judge in Durham County.

Hardin will fill the remainder of the term of Judge A. Leon Stanback, who resigned on Sept. 1 after serving 20 years on the bench.

"Jim Hardin's nearly two decades as a prosecutor and two terms as a special Superior Court judge has prepared him to accept the responsibilities of a resident Superior Court judge," Gov. Beverly Perdue said in a statement. "I am confident that he will serve the citizens of Durham County well.”

Hardin served as Durham County District Attorney for 11 years before being appointed to the bench in 2005. He served as interim district attorney for a short time in 2007 following the resignation of Mike Nifong, who was disbarred over his handling of sexual assault allegations against members of the Duke University lacrosse team.

Hardin also serves in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps and as commander of the 12th Legal Support Organization of the Army Reserve. He also is active in numerous civic organizations in his community.

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Looks like a good move , but how do we get rid of judge" let em go free, reduced bond" Hudson?

US VET
September 22, 2009 1:36 p.m.

Hurrah!!!!!!!!!!

whocares
September 22, 2009 1:29 p.m.

Good now they need Freda Black back that was one heck of a team when it came to putting Mike Peterson behind bars for the rest of his life,,,, Go Hardin.

dogsrule12cheek
September 22, 2009 1:27 p.m.

Good to hear something nice said about a politician! Good luck Judge Hardin.

cold hands warm heart
September 22, 2009 12:24 p.m.

What a relief, finally something in politics that makes sense. Been knowing Jim since he played football @ Duke. I was and still am an employee. When I hear the name Jim Hardin a smile comes to my face. Level headed, intelligent, genuine, polite, fair, strength, just a fine human being,humility ...Congrats Jim

Boogalooboy
September 21, 2009 7:49 p.m.