Chris Freeman is a native North Carolinian. He attended high school in Asheboro, NC, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from High Point University, followed by a law degree from Regent University. He is an active member of Osborne Baptist Church.

Chris has worked as a district court judge and assistant district attorney for the past 17 years. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 2013, and is a reservist in the JAG Corps, allowing him to provide legal services to the military.

Chris Freeman has served as a district court judge for Rockingham and Caswell Counties for 3 terms.

Prior to that, Chris Freeman was an assistant district attorney.

- Chris Freeman has served as a district court judge for Rockingham and Caswell Counties for 3 terms.
- Prior to that, Chris Freeman was an assistant district attorney.

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As of June 14, 2024, Chris Freeman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said he is a "conservative judge who defends the Constitution and enforces the law as written."

Said "I obtained my law degree from Regent University, where I was influenced by the institution's motto: "Christian leadership to change the world." "

- Said he is a "conservative judge who defends the Constitution and enforces the law as written."
- Said "I obtained my law degree from Regent University, where I was influenced by the institution's motto: "Christian leadership to change the world." "

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Holds board positions with the Betsy Jeff-Penn 4H Center, the Monroeton Volunteer Fire Department, the NWTF Sauratown Chapter, and the United Way of Rockingham County.

- Holds board positions with the Betsy Jeff-Penn 4H Center, the Monroeton Volunteer Fire Department, the NWTF Sauratown Chapter, and the United Way of Rockingham County.

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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.

As of June 14, 2024, Martin E. Moore’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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 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 Judge reviews proceedings that occurred in the trial courts for errors of law or legal procedure. They decide if the trial court correctly applied the law to the case.
- The Court of Appeals Judge deals with a majority of cases appealed from the Superior and District courts in civil and criminal 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 an 8-year term and there are 15 total judges.  Elections are partisan. 

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