Jean Marie Christy is your Buncombe County Clerk of Court. She is an inclusive, capable, proven leader. Vote to keep Christy as Clerk.
County Clerk of Court
Respectful Service. Buncombe County native Jean Marie Christy puts people and service first as your current Buncombe County Clerk of Court.
Fairness & Justice. Jean Marie represented low-income and vulnerable adults and children as an Assistant Public Defender. Jean Marie is committed to fairness and justice for all in our court system.
As Clerk of Court, Jean Marie Christy serves as the Probate Judge, Record Keeper, Administrator, and Comptroller.
– Ensures legal requirements are met for a Last Will and Testament.
– Oversees the administration of family estates.
– Presides over critical proceedings, including incompetency and guardianship, foreclosures, property partitions, legitimations, name changes, and adoptions.
-Manages 65 employees
Jean Marie Christy’s legal experience prior to serving as our Clerk of Court includes serving low-income children and adults facing juvenile and misdemeanor cases; trying jury trials; and representing clients at bench trials.
– Assistant Public Defender, Asheville, NC
– Assistant Public Defender, Lumberton, NC
– Legal Assistant, Black Mountain, NC
Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, VA. Juris Doctor. National Association of Women Lawyers Award recipient
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A.
AC Reynolds High School
2024 Election for Buncombe County Clerk of Court
Jean Marie Christy is your current Buncombe County Clerk of Court. She needs your vote to continue delivering inclusive, equitable services, fairness, and justice.