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This is a list of the first women lawyer(s) and judge(s) in North Carolina. It includes the year in which the women were admitted to practice law (in parentheses). Also included are women who achieved other distinctions such as becoming the first in their state to graduate from law school or become a political figure.

Firsts in North Carolina's history

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Susie Sharp: First female judge in North Carolina history
Lillian Exum Clement: First female attorney to practice law in North Carolina without male partners, and first female elected to the North Carolina General Assembly

Lawyers

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Law Clerk

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State judges

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Federal judges

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United States Attorney

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District Attorneys

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Assistant District Attorney

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  • First African American female (Thirteenth Prosecutorial District): Wanda G. Bryant[39]

Public Defender

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  • First female: Mary Ann Tally in 1974[40]

Political Office

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Bar Associations

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Firsts in local history

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See also

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Other topics of interest

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References

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