JUDICIAL · VA · 2003-2011
Leroy Hassell Sr.
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · Virginia
On the record
First Black VA chief
Background
Leroy Hassell Sr. occupied the Chief Justice · State Supreme Court office in Virginia for 8 years (2003–2011). Took office after Harry Carrico; succeeded by Cynthia Kinser. Note: First Black VA chief. Same-year political environment (2003): Governor Mark Warner; Attorney General Jerry Kilgore; Secretary of State Anne Petera.
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Others who held this office in Virginia
- S. Bernard Goodwyn (2022-present)
- Donald Lemons (2015-2022)
- Cynthia Kinser (2011-2014)
- Harry Carrico (1981-2003)