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Martin earned a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from University of North Carolina School of Law. 

Martin currently works as managing partner and owner of The Law Office of Martin E. Moore, PLLC. He previously worked as an assistant public defender at Buncombe County Office of the Public Defender and as an associate attorney at The Van Winkle Law Firm. 

Martin E. Moore currently serves as Buncombe County commissioner. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his 1st term.

As an attorney, worked in mediation and appellate law.

As an attorney, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in appeals and mediation. For mediation, structures and facilitates discussion between opposing parties and assists in producing a mutually agreeable resolution.

As a public defender, Moore provided legal counsel and representation to individuals who could not afford an attorney.

As a public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

- As an attorney, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in appeals and mediation. For mediation, structures and facilitates discussion between opposing parties and assists in producing a mutually agreeable resolution.
- As a public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

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Believes in judges who uphold integrity, fairness, and equal justice, and opposes decisions based on partisanship and extremist beliefs.

Believes in a judiciary that reflects a "diverse set of experiences and backgrounds" and supports judges who "understand the people of North Carolina and are committed to equal justice for everyone."

Says, "Our judiciary is strongest when it reflects a diverse set of experiences and backgrounds. ... We need judges who understand the people of North Carolina and are committed to equal justice for everyone in North Carolina."

- Believes in judges who uphold integrity, fairness, and equal justice, and opposes decisions based on partisanship and extremist beliefs.
- Says, "Our judiciary is strongest when it reflects a diverse set of experiences and backgrounds. ... We need judges who understand the people of North Carolina and are committed to equal justice for everyone in North Carolina."

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Martin E. Moore

Martin graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy. Martin attended the University of North Carolina School of Law and graduated with law degree. 

Martin previously worked as an assistant public defender at Buncombe County Office of the Public Defender and associate attorney at The Van Winkle Law Firm. 

Martin E. Moore is currently county commissioner. Martin won in 2022. 

- As a public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.
- As an attorney, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in appeals and mediation. For mediation, structures and facilitates discussion between opposing parties and assists in producing a mutually agreeable resolution.

- The Court of Appeals reviews proceedings that occurred in trial courts for errors of law or legal procedure. They decide if the trial court correctly applied the law to the case.
- There are currently 15 judges who sit in panels of three judges to hear cases. 
- They are the only intermediate appellate court in the state, meaning they are the only court that sits between lower courts and the state Supreme Court.
- Judges on the Court of Appeals are elected for eight-year terms in partisan elections.