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Calhoun County attorney and former Family Law Master, Larry Whited, has been
appointed Family Law Judge in the newly formed 4th Family Court Circuit. The circuit
covers Calhoun, Roane, Gilmer and Doddridge Counties. Whited, a Republican, was
appointed by Governor Bob Wise. "I have special interest in family law, and hope to
serve the region with skill, knowledge and fairness," said Whited.
Whited formerly practiced law in Calhoun and was Prosecuting Attorney in Roane
County. The Family Law Master system will cease to exist, being replaced by a new
family court system on January 1, 2002.
Whited's appointment will last through 2002. The position will be on the primary ballot
and a Family Judge will be elected from the circuit next November. The newly
elected judge will initially serve for six years, and eventually the term will be for eight
years, according to Whited, who indicated he will be running for the judgeship.
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