The poll rates judges on their knowledge of the law, courtesy, courage, decisiveness, objectivity, temperament and preparedness. Moore won high marks for her practical, even-handed and conscientious approach to the job. She has worked in the family law, criminal, civil and juvenile divisions, as well as presiding in drug court, a diversion program designed to offer nonviolent first-offenders a chance for treatment instead of prosecution. If anyone announces intentions to challenge Moore before the qualifying period ends in July, the election will be held in September. If not challenged, she will continue in the position.
Judicial elections are nonpartisan.
Moore graduated from Lakeland Senior High School in 1957, earned a bachelor's degree in business education from Auburn University in 1962 and a law degree from Stetson University in 1983. She worked at the Lane Trohn law firm in Lakeland, handling civil litigation and medical malpractice defense cases before opening her own practice, specializing in family law. Moore is the daughter of Lakeland lawyer and former state legislator E. Snow Martin Sr. and his wife, Mary. Five of the six Martin chil-dren went to law school, but Moore is the first judge in the family. The judge and her husband, Dr. John C. Moore Jr., live in Lakeland.