Martin Moore (North Carolina) - Ballotpedia

Martin has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law.

Martin is an attorney and mediator at his own law firm. He previously worked as a public defender in Buncombe County, representing adult and juvenile clients in district and superior courts and supervising new attorneys. He also worked as a litigation attorney at one of Western North Carolina’s largest law firms, handling commercial, employment and land use cases in state, federal and appellate courts.

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Martin is an attorney and mediator at his own law firm. He previously worked as a public defender in Buncombe County and as a litigator.

Martin Moore is currently a member of the Buncombe County Commission. He was elected in 2022 and has served one term. He previously ran for Seat 15 judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2024 but did not win.

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Served as a public defender in Buncombe County, representing adult and juvenile clients in district and superior courts, and held a supervisory role mentoring new attorneys.

Served as a public defender in Buncombe County, representing adult and juvenile clients in court and also supervising new attorneys.

As a litigator, has both appellate and trial experience in complex civil cases in state and federal courts, and has served as a mediator for employment, real estate, and business disputes, with a background as a public defender.

Worked as an attorney at a firm, handling commercial, employment, and land use cases in court.

- Served as a public defender in Buncombe County, representing adult and juvenile clients in court and also supervising new attorneys.
- Worked as an attorney at a firm, handling commercial, employment, and land use cases in court.

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For Candidate Martin Moore on Issue public-safety: Plans to prioritize prosecuting domestic violence and gun crime cases to address violent crime in the community.

Plans to prioritize prosecuting domestic violence and gun violence.

Plans to build trust in the  community by "engag[ing] directly with residents, faith leaders, and grassroots organizations" and "build[ing] meaningful relationships with local law enforcement.".

Supports reducing racial disparities "in charging, plea offers, and sentencing".

Wants to utilize diversion programs to keep non-violent offenders out of jail and in treatment programs.

- Plans to prioritize prosecuting domestic violence and gun violence.
- Plans to build trust in the  community by "engag[ing] directly with residents, faith leaders, and grassroots organizations" and "build[ing] meaningful relationships with local law enforcement.".
- Supports reducing racial disparities "in charging, plea offers, and sentencing".
- Wants to utilize diversion programs to keep non-violent offenders out of jail and in treatment programs.

Public Safety

As of January 2, 2026, Martin Moore’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Martin is an attorney and mediator at his own law firm. He previously worked as a public defender in Buncombe County and a litigator.

Served as a public defender in Buncombe County, representing adult and juvenile clients in district and superior courts and also supervising new attorneys.

Worked as a litigation attorney at one of Western North Carolina’s largest law firms, handling commercial, employment and land use cases in state, federal and appellate courts. 

- Served as a public defender in Buncombe County, representing adult and juvenile clients in district and superior courts and also supervising new attorneys.
- Worked as a litigation attorney at one of Western North Carolina’s largest law firms, handling commercial, employment and land use cases in state, federal and appellate courts. 

- Worked as a litigation attorney at one of Western North Carolina’s largest law firms, handling commercial, employment and land use cases in state, federal and appellate courts. 

- Plans to prioritize prosecuting domestic violence and gun violence.

As of January 2, 2026, Martin Moore did not have a website or any information online.

- The district attorney prosecutes all criminal cases filed in District and Superior Courts.
- They advise local law enforcement on which cases to pursue and how to collect proper evidence for those cases.
- The district attorney may institute court proceedings on behalf of the State, its agencies, or its citizens in any and all public interest matters. This means they play an important role in keeping the public safe.
The district attorney is elected for a four-year term in partisan elections. 