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Judicial appointments

April 6, 2021 General News

Governor Cooper Makes Four Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts.

Superior Court Judge Marvin Pope

February 3, 2021 General News

Superior Court Judge Marvin Pope Retires

Buncombe County Superior Court Judge Marvin Pope retired February 1 after a 48-year legal career.

Sam Snead, left, being sworn in by Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Alan Z. Thornburg

October 1, 2020 Press Release

Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County

Snead will begin the duties of his new position on October 1, 2020.

Scales of Justice

September 8, 2020 General News

Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County

Snead will begin the duties of his new position October 1, 2020.

April 1, 2020 Press Release

Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools, Law Enforcement, and Courts Start New Program to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court

The SJP offers a chance for stakeholders to shine a light on programs that work at school and keep kids out of court.

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley

June 20, 2019 Press Release

WATCH LIVE Saturday 10 a.m.: Chief Justice Beasley to Deliver the North Carolina State of the Judiciary Address

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will deliver her 2019 State of the Judiciary address at the North Carolina Bar Association’s annual meeting.