Tracy Hewett is a retired district family court judge in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Hewett finished her bachelor’s degree in her late 30s and then attended law school as a single mom while also working as a truck driver. She served as a public defender for 10 years and then joined the bench in 2017.

In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Hewett reflects on her career journey, retirement, and her experiences as a judge in North Carolina.

She talks with host Steve Dunn of Miles Mediation & Arbitration.

This podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks.

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