Robert Charles Chambers

Born 1952 in Williamson, WV

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 5, 1997, to a seat vacated by Elizabeth V. Hallanan. Confirmed by the Senate on September 5, 1997, and received commission on September 18, 1997. Served as chief judge, 2012-present.

Education:
Marshall University, A.B., 1974
West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 1977

Professional Career:
Private practice, Charleston, West Virginia, 1977-1978, 1978-1997
Legal counsel, West Virginia State Senate, 1978
State delegate, West Virginia, 1978-1996

Attorney

Private practice, Charleston, West Virginia

Current

1977-1978, 1978-1997

Judge

U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia

1997 - Current

Served as chief judge, 2012-present.

State delegate

West Virginia

1978 - 1996

Legal counsel

West Virginia State Senate

1978

West Virginia University College of Law

J.D. (1977)

Marshall University

B.A. (1974)

West Virginia State Bar

Member

1977 - Current