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When was Judge Moore reelected?

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What did Judge Moore do?

Judge Moore worked for the New Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation ("NOLAC"), as a law clerk helping out with civil cases which included, among other things, obtaining social security benefits for indigent clients. He also worked as an investigator with the New Orleans Indigent Defender program. In January 1973, he began his legal career with the Orleans Parish District Attorney's office under then District Attorney Jim Garrison and his First Assistant, John Volz. He had a successful career as a prosecutor with the DA's office working there for several years until John Volz became the Public Defender in the Eastern District of Louisiana. Judge Moore was handpicked by Mr. Volz to work as one of his Assistant Public Defenders. He worked with Mr. Volz at the Public Defender’s office until Mr. Volz was appointed as the United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Louisiana in 1978. Judge Moore moved on with Mr. Volz to the US Attorney's office where he worked for seven years and became Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division. During his career as an Assistant United States Attorney, Judge Moore was known for his powerful closing arguments. Judge Lance Africk, who was Criminal Chief during Judge Moore's tenure at the US Attorney's office described Moore's closing arguments as "half preacher and half prosecutor". Judge Africk remembers that attorneys from the United States Attorney’s office would file into the court room just to hear Judge Moore's powerful closing arguments. Judge Africk remembers that during his closing arguments "the words would dance off the page" when Louis Moore delivered his address to the jury. As a prosecutor Louis Moore knew how to connect with the people on the jury.

Where was Judge Moore born?

Judge Moore was born and raised in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He was one of five children and the son of a mill worker at the Crown Zellerback Paper Plant. His father was very active in the union at the paper plant. Growing up in Bogalusa molded not just his outlook on life but also his approach to the practice of law. During his formative years, he distinctly recalls the numerous civil rights law suits that were filed and resolved in Federal Court in New Orleans. These lawsuits spurred his interest in Federal Court where he believed people had more confidence in the court system. His home town was "a hub for the civil rights movement" as he points out. Throughout his career, Judge Moore was recognized by the Louis A. Martinette Legal Society for his contributions to the law in the area of civil rights.

What was Judge Moore's approach to judicial justice?

Judge Moore's judicial approach was to "always try to keep in mind that there are two sides and try to get to the truth". As Judge Lemelle notes of his former colleague, friend and fraternity brother, Louis Moore was a "teaching judge" who would allow the lawyers to be advocates. He has always been a people person who never lost his ability to connect with people.

Who is Louis Moore?

The name Louis Moore is well known to criminal law practitioners in the Eastern District of Louisiana. Judge Moore handled the criminal magistrate docket in this district for over the last two decades. He began his career as a Federal Magistrate Judge in 1985 and retired last year. He was appropriately suited to handle the criminal docket given his extensive experience both as a prosecutor and criminal defense counsel. Judge Moore was known by all, for his booming voice, which could fill the court room, and for his patience and humble demeanor to all who came before him.

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The Hon. Mark J. Moore is a judge for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He joined the bench in 2020. Moore earned a B.S. in marketing from Hampton University in 1989.

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When was Judge Moore reelected?

Judge Moore was overwhelmingly re-elected by a vote of the people of Alabama as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court in November of 2012 and took office in January of 2013. In 2016, Judge Moore was suspended for upholding the sanctity of marriage as between one man and one woman. He retired to seek the office of U.S. Senate in 2017.

Where did Judge Moore go to law school?

Judge Moore graduated from Etowah High School in Attalla, Alabama, in 1965 and from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1969 where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Arts and Engineering. He then served in the U.S. Army as a company commander with the Military Police Corps in Vietnam. After the Army, Judge Moore completed his Juris Doctor degree from The University of Alabama School of Law in 1977.

How many children does Judge Moore have?

Judge Moore and his wife, Kayla, have four children and five grandchildren. They are members of First Baptist Church in Gallant, Alabama.