Lorrin Freeman, Current Wake County DA Endorses Sherita Walton's Campaign. See more below

Meet Sherita

"Every experience has led me here–to step up, to serve, to listen, and to build a justice system that reflects the best of who we are. Join me in building a system we can all trust—one that serves and strengthens our entire community."

Sherita Walton

Sherita is a seasoned attorney with over twenty years of legal experience. She began her career at a prestigious New York law firm, handling complex litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and securities enforcement matters. Her experience includes more than a decade prosecuting serious crimes in two of the nation's most demanding prosecutorial jurisdictions. She spent eight years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan DA’s office and nearly five years in the Wake County DA’s office. In both offices, she prosecuted cases at various levels, including homicides, serious assaults, financial crimes, and property offenses.

Sherita currently serves as a Senior Associate City Attorney advising the Raleigh Police Department. After the events of 2020, she saw an opportunity to support accountability and help rebuild trust between law enforcement and the community they serve. In this role, she trains officers in constitutional policing and provides legal guidance that ensures accountability and community safety. She understands what it takes to build strong cases and ensure fairness at every stage of the process.

As a first-generation college and law school graduate, Sherita earned her degrees with honors from Binghamton University and Pace University School of Law. Born and raised in New York, she chose Wake County as home over a decade ago, raising her family here while serving this community. She is the proud daughter of a mother who instilled in her the values of faith, hard work, and resilience. She leads with both empathy and courage, believing that true justice means ensuring fairness for all.

Sherita is running for Wake County District Attorney because this moment demands a leader with broad perspective and principled judgment to ensure that the justice system works for everyone. Her vision is to lead an office that the public can trust—an office that reflects our shared values and helps ensure Wake County remains a desirable place to live, work, and raise families.

When elected, Sherita will make history as Wake County's first African American District Attorney—bringing both milestone achievement and proven excellence to the role our community deserves.

Meet Sherita

"Every experience has led me here–to step up, to serve, to listen, and to build a justice system that reflects the best of who we are. Join me in building a system we can all trust—one that serves and strengthens our entire community."

Sherita Walton

Sherita is a seasoned attorney with over twenty years of legal experience. She began her career at a prestigious New York law firm, handling complex litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and securities enforcement matters. Her experience includes more than a decade prosecuting serious crimes in two of the nation's most demanding prosecutorial jurisdictions. She spent eight years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan DA’s office and nearly five years in the Wake County DA’s office. In both offices, she prosecuted cases at various levels, including homicides, serious assaults, financial crimes, and property offenses.

Sherita currently serves as a Senior Associate City Attorney advising the Raleigh Police Department. After the events of 2020, she saw an opportunity to support accountability and help rebuild trust between law enforcement and the community they serve. In this role, she trains officers in constitutional policing and provides legal guidance that ensures accountability and community safety. She understands what it takes to build strong cases and ensure fairness at every stage of the process.

As a first-generation college and law school graduate, Sherita earned her degrees with honors from Binghamton University and Pace University School of Law. Born and raised in New York, she chose Wake County as home over a decade ago, raising her family here while serving this community. She is the proud daughter of a mother who instilled in her the values of faith, hard work, and resilience. She leads with both empathy and courage, believing that true justice means ensuring fairness for all.

Sherita is running for Wake County District Attorney because this moment demands a leader with broad perspective and principled judgment to ensure that the justice system works for everyone. Her vision is to lead an office that the public can trust—an office that reflects our shared values and helps ensure Wake County remains a desirable place to live, work, and raise families.

When elected, Sherita will make history as Wake County's first African American District Attorney—bringing both milestone achievement and proven excellence to the role our community deserves.

JOIN THE TEAM

clear, consistent, and focused PRIORITIES

1

Promote Public Safety

I will prioritize the prosecution of violent crimes — including gun violence, sexual assault, and domestic abuse — to safeguard our communities. Ensuring the safety of Wake County residents will always remain at the core of my work.

2

Administer Justice with Integrity and Compassion

Every person who enters the justice system — whether victim, defendant, attorney, or community member — deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. I’m committed to a system where everyone feels heard and no one is invisible.

3

Foster Transparency in Prosecutorial Decisions

Building trust starts with openness. I will implement transparent practices, such as public case outcome reporting, accessible information about office guidelines and policies, and regular community listening sessions to ensure the public understands how and why decisions are made.

4

Pursue Effective Criminal Justice Reform

I will expand access to diversion and prevention programs that reduce recidivism and support long-term success — including mental health diversion and youth intervention programs.

5

Strengthen and Support the Office

Wake County is the largest and one of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina. I will work to expand staffing, invest in professional development, and secure the resources our Assistant DAs need to deliver timely and effective justice for all.

KEY Initiatives as district attorney

Create Violent Crime unit

expand special victims unit

Designate Law Enforcement-DA Liaisons

establish DA Advisory Council

Establish da Youth advisory council

Career Accomplishments

With over two decades of legal experience across both public and private sectors, Sherita has built a career grounded in justice, public safety, and service. Each chapter of her journey has deepened her understanding of the law and strengthened her commitment to serving people with integrity and compassion.

Since 2021, as a Senior Associate City Attorney, Sherita has provided daily legal guidance to the Raleigh Police Department. Her work includes advising during critical incidents and use-of-force events. She assists with policy recommendations, responds to requests for release and disclosure of law enforcement agency recordings, and ensures legal compliance and transparency in public records responses
When Sherita moved to Wake County, she continued her public service as a prosecutor. For nearly five years, she handled some of the county’s violent and complex cases, including homicides, shootings, assaults, and financial crimes.
In 2008, Sherita pursued her passion to serve the public directly. She joined the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney in the Trial Division. There, she prosecuted some of the most serious violent felonies, including ones connected to gang activity, requiring close collaboration with law enforcement and sensitivity to community impact. In 2013, Sherita received the Grace Under Pressure Award for maintaining professionalism and composure in high-stakes situations.
Sherita’s legal career began in the private sector, where she represented a wide range of clients—from those facing investigations or charges before the Securities and Exchange Commission or United States Attorney's Office to working families navigating family court without the means to afford legal representation.

Education

J.D. – Pace University School of Law (2002)

B.A – Binghamton University (1999)

Licensure

Licensed Attorney in North Carolina (since 2015)

Licensed in New York, New Jersey (2003–2016)

Memberships

North Carolina State Bar
North Carolina Bar Association

Wake County Bar Association

Capital City Lawyers Association

North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers

Lorrin Freeman, Current Wake County DA Endorses Sherita Walton's Campaign

"The people of Wake County will have the opportunity to choose their next DA starting with the primary in just a few months. Before deciding to leave at the end of my term, it was important to me to support someone I believed would serve our community well and who understood the importance of building trust through responsiveness, transparency, and accountability. I am grateful Sherita accepted this challenge.

As District Attorney, one of my greatest honors has been leading and building a team of attorneys committed to serving our community. I have had the opportunity to work with some amazing prosecutors who have dedicated their lives to fighting for victims. I am grateful for them.

After working in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, Sherita joined our office for several years, where she prosecuted cases in both Superior and District Court. Over the last few years, she has served as part of the executive-level team of the Raleigh Police Department as a city attorney, where she has helped shepherd our community through some of our most challenging moments. She has been a voice for transparency and repairing community trust during these times.

It is her diversity of experience during her more than twenty-year career that I believe aligns most closely with the responsibilities of being the Elected DA and that will allow Sherita to elevate our office to meet the demands of one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.

Sherita is hard-working, principled, and humble. Her integrity is unwavering. "