Frank Chapman (attorney) explained

Frank Chapman
Office:Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from Natrona County
Term Start:August 12, 1980
Term End:January 13, 1981
Preceded:Edness Kimball Wilkins
Succeeded:Esther Eskens
Children:5
Birth Date:7 October 1950
Birth Place:Craig, Colorado, U.S.
Residence:Casper, Wyoming, U.S.
Education:University of Wyoming
Party:Democratic

Frank Raymond Chapman (born October 7, 1950) is an American attorney and politician who served in the Wyoming House of Representatives.[1] A 1976 graduate of the University of Wyoming College of Law, he worked as a special assistant attorney general in the criminal division of the Wyoming Attorney General's office before being named public defender of Laramie County in 1977. The following year, he was appointed by Governor Edgar Herschler as Wyoming's first state public defender.[2]

On August 12, 1980, Chapman was appointed by the Natrona County commission to finish the unexpired term of state representative Edness Kimball Wilkins, who died in office the previous month.[1] [3] He sought election to a full term but was unsuccessful.

Chapman is currently a lawyer in private practice.[4] He was president of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association for the 2016-17 term.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Wyoming Blue Book. 4. 1991. 117, 169, 199, 251. January 25, 2023.
  2. Web site: Assistant public defenders named. Casper Star-Tribune. July 4, 1978. 11. January 25, 2023. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Greg. Bean. Frank Chapman to fill House vacancy. Casper Star-Tribune. August 13, 1980. A3. January 24, 2023. Newspapers.com.
  4. Web site: Mark. Huffman. He's been accused 'of having empathy'. Jackson Hole News&Guide. December 30, 2020. January 25, 2023.