Leroy R. Hassell Sr. | |
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| 24th Chief Justice of Virginia | |
| In office February 1, 2003 – February 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Harry L. Carrico |
| Succeeded by | Cynthia D. Kinser |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia | |
| In office December 28, 1989 – February 9, 2011 | |
| Appointed by | Gerald L. Baliles |
| Preceded by | John C. Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Cleo E. Powell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leroy Rountree Hassell August 17, 1955 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 9, 2011 (aged 55) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Linda Greene |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
Leroy Rountree Hassell Sr. (August 17, 1955 – February 9, 2011),[1] was a justice of the Virginia Supreme Court and the first African-American Chief Justice of that Court, serving two four-year terms from February 1, 2003, to January 31, 2011.[2] He was succeeded as Chief Justice by Cynthia D. Kinser.