Background
Chidester, Richard L. was born on November 26, 1955 in South Hill, Virginia, United States.
Chidester, Richard L. was born on November 26, 1955 in South Hill, Virginia, United States.
Southside Virginia Community College (Associate of Applied Science, with highest honors, 1976). Virginia Commonwealth University (Bachelor of Science, with high honors, 1977). Marshall-Wythe School of Law (Juris Doctor, 1982).
Instructor, New River Regional Police Academy, since 1983.
County Attorney, Giles County, since 1985. Commissioner of Accounts, Giles County, since 1985.
Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Giles County, since 1987.
Worked at Hartley, Chidester & Steele, Professional Corporation (Pearisburg, Virginia) specializing in Government Law, Real Estate, Litigation, Criminal Law. Admitted to the bar, 1982, Virginia. 1983, United States. District Court, Western District of Virginia.
Instructor, New River Regional Police Academy, 1983.
County Attorney, Giles County, 1985. Commissioner of Accounts, Giles County, 1985.
Assistant Commonwealth"s Attorney, Giles County, 1987-1995. Member: Giles County Bar Association (President, 1985.
Secretary-Treasurer, 1984).
Virginia State Bar. Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
Member: Giles County Bar Association (President, 1985. Secretary-Treasurer, 1984). Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.