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.
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.Roger Chandler Obituary 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.
Political career In 1984, he was Sutter County chairman of the Reagan-Bush Campaign.
California Assembly, 3rd district In 1986, he defeated Democrat Floyd Myers Marsh for the 3rd district assembly seat.1986 California General Election In 1988, he defeated Democrat Bruce Conklin and Libertarian Mark Sweany.1988 California General Election In 1990, he defeated Democrat Lon Hatamiya.1990 California General Election He did not run for reelection in 1992.
Judicial career In 1993, he was appointed as a judge of the Sutter County Municipal Court.Bill Would Raise State Colleges' Ratio of Women in Athletics 27 March 1993. Los Angeles Times. He served as a Superior Court judge from his appointment in 1998 until his retirement on May 31, 2016.Judge Chris Chandler retires from the bench Appeal-Democrat. 1 June 2016.
Personal life He and his wife Cindy have three children.
References
External links Christopher R. Chandler at Judgepedia