Christine Chandler

Christine Gray Chandler[1] (born 1958)[1] is an American politician, lawyer, and former judge, currently serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 43rd district, which includes Los Alamos, New Mexico.[2]

Christine Chandler
Member of the
New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 43rd district
Assumed office
January 15, 2019
Preceded byStephanie Garcia Richard
Member of the Los Alamos County Council
In office
January 2017 – January 2019
Preceded byKristin Henderson
In office
1997–2000
Judge of the Los Alamos County Probate Court
In office
August 19, 2013 – February 20, 2016
Preceded byY. Ellen Hong
Personal details
Born1958 (age 61–62)
Northampton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationSmith College (BA)
Boston College (JD)
Georgetown University (LLM)
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Early life and education

Chandler was born in Northampton, Massachusetts. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Smith College, Juris Doctor from the Boston College Law School, and Master of Laws in International and Comparative Law from Georgetown University Law Center.[3]

Career

Prior to serving in the House, Chandler was a probate judge for the Los Alamos County Probate Court from August 2013 to February 2016. Chandler was a member of the Los Alamos County Council (1997-2000, 2017-2019)[4][5] and operates a private law practice. She served as chair of the council in 1999 and vice chair in 2018.[6][7] She served as senior counsel at Los Alamos National Security. Chandler took office on January 15, 2019, succeeding retiring Democratic incumbent Stephanie Garcia Richard, who was elected New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands.[8]

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References
  1. Hubbell, Martindale (2002). Martindale-Hubbell Corporate Law Directory. Martindale-Hubbell. ISBN 9781561605262.
  2. "Legislator - New Mexico Legislature". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  3. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
  4. Letter To The Editor: Christine Chandler Will Work Hard In NM District 43
  5. Los Alamos County Council Meeting Agenda - January 8, 2019
  6. Christine Chandler: Rewarding To Connect With Residents Of District 43
  7. Christine Chandler Submits Letter of Interest for Los Alamos County Probate Judge Vacancy
  8. "Los Alamos Republican to seek open House seat". AP NEWS. 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
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