Martin Gottholm has a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University. He has lived in the Statesville area for over 35 years. 

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Martin J. Gottholm has a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University. He currently lives in the Statesville area.

Martin is an attorney at the Law Office of Martin Gottholm. He has been serving Iredell County for over 35 years. Before becoming an attorney, he was an Army officer and a Blackhawk pilot, serving multiple tours in the Middle East.

Martin is an attorney at the Law Office of Martin Gottholm. Before becoming an attorney, he was an Army officer and a Blackhawk pilot. 

Martin is a former district court judge and has been serving Iredell County for over 35 years as an attorney.

Martin previously served as a former district court judge.

As an attorney and former district court judge with over 35 years of experience in Iredell County, Gottholm has had substantial success in various areas of law, including criminal, family, employment, business, and civil litigation.

As an attorney in Iredell County, has practiced in various areas of law, including criminal, family, employment, business, and civil litigation.

As a state district court judge, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As an attorney in Iredell County, has practiced in various areas of law, including criminal, family, employment, business, and civil litigation.
- As a state district court judge, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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Martin J. Gottholm

- As an attorney and former district court judge with over 35 years of experience in Iredell County, Gottholm has had substantial success in various areas of law, including criminal, family, employment, business, and civil litigation.

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- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 