Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Education: J.D., North Carolina Central University School of Law, 1982; B.S. Guilford College, 1974;

Occupation: Appellate Judge

Employer: N.C. Court of Appeals

Date admitted to the Bar: 1982

Legal/Judicial Experience: Elected Judge, N.C. Court of Appeals, 2003-present; all N.C. State Courts and Federal District Courts; Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals; American Bar Association; NCBA Appellate Rules Committee; N.C. Sentencing Commission; Greensboro and Raleigh Bar Associations; general practice of law, Greensboro, 1983-2003.

Judge Elmore is a member of the following organizations and committees:

United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District Court - Middle District of North Carolina
American Bar Association
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina State Bar
North Carolina Sentencing Commission
NCBA Appellate Rules Committee
Wake County Bar Association
Greensboro Bar Association
North Carolina Sheriffs' Association
National Rifle Association

In 2002, I was elected to serve as a judge on the North Carolina Court of Ap-peals. It has been a privilege and honor to serve the citizens of North Carolina as an appellate judge for the last eight years. During that time, I have decided more than 2,000 cases and have written more than 700 opinions. The 20 years I spent practicing law in my hometown of Greensboro prepared me well for the types of cases argued before the Court of Appeals.

An appellate court is no place for judicial activism. My reputation as a judge is that I closely adhere to the existing rule of law, I am fair to all parties, I am courteous to all who appear before me, and I am diligent in my work. I hope to have the opportunity to continue to work with integrity and to fairly administer justice from the bench.

Experience counts. I ask you to consider my experience and reputation as an appellate judge when casting your ballot. I would greatly appreciate your vote and support in the upcoming primary and general elections. www.judgeelmore.com