Sarah Martin is from Ashland, Kentucky. She has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Miami University of Ohio. She is married to Ted Steinbock and has four stepchildren and two grandchildren.

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Sarah Martin is from Ashland, Kentucky. She earned her bachelor’s degree in finance from Miami University of Ohio and her law degree from the University of Louisville. She lives with her husband, Ted, her four stepchildren, and two grandchildren.

Sarah is an assistant county attorney for Jefferson County, where she has worked for nearly 17 years. She serves as the director of the civil division. Sarah has also worked as a criminal prosecutor, a civil rights lawyer for victims of discrimination, and an advisor to Metro Council. 

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Sarah currently works as the assistant county attorney for Jefferson County, Kentucky. She previously worked as the treasurer for Congressman John Yarmuth's campaigns. 

Sarah is currently an Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County. She has served in this role for more than 17 years.

Sarah's campaign for Jefferson County attorney is her first run for public office. 

As an assistant county attorney, oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, presents pre-trial motions in court, prepares cases for trial, produces legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducts interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

As a civil rights lawyer, advocated for victims of sexual harassment and discrimination.

As an attorney, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil rights. 

- As an assistant county attorney, oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, presents pre-trial motions in court, prepares cases for trial, produces legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducts interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.
- As an attorney, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil rights. 

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Supports prosecuting those who break the law to protect crime victims and promote public safety.

Believes that children should get financial support from both parents.

Promises "to provide good legal counsel to Louisville Metro Government."

- Supports prosecuting those who break the law to protect crime victims and promote public safety.
- Believes that children should get financial support from both parents.
- Promises "to provide good legal counsel to Louisville Metro Government."

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As head of the Civil Division of the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office, Martin leads a team of over 80 employees, including 40 lawyers, and ensures they provide sound legal advice to all Louisville Metro Government agencies, entities, and elected officials.

As lead attorney for the Jefferson County Board of Elections, defended against challenges to the county's election process.

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Sarah's campaign for Jefferson County attorney is her first campaign for public office. 

- The county attorney serves as the legal advisor and representative for the county government. Their role includes providing legal advice, conducting county business, ensuring proper financial transactions, and preventing payment of illegal or unjust bills.
- The county attorney prosecutes criminal and penal law violations in the district court. They work closely with the commonwealth’s attorney, who is responsible for prosecuting cases in the circuit court. 
- County attorneys are paid about $184,000 a year and can continue to work in private practice at the same time.
- To be eligible, must be a licensed practicing attorney for 2 years before election.