Clarke S. Martin is an accomplished trial lawyer. Following two years of service as a federal judicial law clerk in the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, Clarke entered private practice and dedicated herself to cultivating a nuanced understanding of criminal advocacy and procedure. She is committed to delivering strategic, client-focused defense grounded in legal expertise and courtroom practice.

Having tried multiple felony cases to verdict in state and federal court, Clarke has the skills and experience to stand beside her clients in pursuit of the best possible outcome in every case.

Education:

• The University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D (2020)

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A. with Distinction and with Honors in English; a second major in Romance Languages (French concentration); minor in Southern Studies (2017)

Areas of Practice

Felony matters in North Carolina state courts

Federal criminal indictments and investigations

Criminal appeals

State parole advocacy for eligible clients

Admissions to Practice

• North Carolina State Bar (2020)

• The Cherokee Supreme Court (2021)

• United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina (2022)

• United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (2022)

• United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (2022)

Professional Associations & Involvement

• Tenth Judicial District Bar

• American Bar Association
  – Judicial Division Liaison to Criminal Justice Section (2023)

• Women’s White Collar Defense Association (2023)