Christopher Chandler
Christopher Ray Chandler (born January 20, 1951) is an American lawyer, politician, and former judge. He is a former Sutter County Superior Court judge, and a former member of the California State Assembly from the 3rd district from 1986 to 1992.
Christopher Chandler | |
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Judge of the Sutter County Superior Court | |
In office 1998 – May 31, 2016 | |
Judge of the Sutter County Municipal Court | |
In office 1993–1998 | |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 3rd district | |
In office December 1, 1986 – December 7, 1992 | |
Preceded by | Wally Herger |
Succeeded by | Bernie Richter |
Personal details | |
Born | Christopher Ray Chandler January 20, 1951[1] Marysville, California, U.S.[2] |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Cindy |
Children | 3[2] |
Residence | Yuba City, California, U.S. |
Education | University of California, Davis (BA) University of the Pacific (JD)[3] |
Education
He graduated from University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Arts in 1973 and from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 1976.
Family
He is the son of former Sutter County Supervisor Roger Chandler and Lois Jacqueline Kofahl.[4] His great grandfather was Wilber Fisk Chandler, a five-term member of the California Assembly and one-term member of the California Senate from Fresno County.[4]
Political career
In 1984, he was Sutter County chairman of the Reagan-Bush Campaign.[1]
Judicial career
In 1993, he was appointed as a judge of the Sutter County Municipal Court.[8] He served as a Superior Court judge from his appointment in 1998 until his retirement on May 31, 2016.[9]
Personal life
He and his wife Cindy have three children.
References
- Join California
- Green, Stephen; Walters, Dan (1991). California political almanac, 1991-1992.
- Martindale-Hubbell listing
- Roger Chandler Obituary
- 1986 California General Election
- 1988 California General Election
- 1990 California General Election
- Bill Would Raise State Colleges' Ratio of Women in Athletics 27 March 1993. Los Angeles Times.
- Judge Chris Chandler retires from the bench Appeal-Democrat. 1 June 2016.
External links
Preceded by Wally Herger |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 3rd district 1986–1992 |
Succeeded by Bernie Richter |