The Hispanic Bar of the Commonwealth of Virginia has rated candidates for the expected vacancy on the Court of Appeals of Virginia, according to member David Bernhard of Falls Church:
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
- Roanoke lawyer Monica T. Monday
- Fairfax County Circuit Judge Lorraine Nordlund
RECOMMENDED:
- Tazewell County Circuit Judge Teresa Marlene Chafin
- Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources Maureen Riley Matsen
- Federal Public Defender Larry Shelton
- Wythe County Circuit Judge Josiah T. Showalter
QUALIFIED:
- Richmond lawyer Collin Hite
- Williamsburg lawyer Patricia Palmer Nagel
Bernhard said the HBA-VA has generated an “extensive report” on its ratings that is being forwarded to the candidates and to members of the General Assembly.
