About Chuck Smith

"Offering Virginians a new and committed path to rebuild and strengthen our communities".
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I am running for Congress in Virginia's 3rd Congressional District to offer a new and committed path to rebuild and strengthen our communities through conservative principles. Born on the 4th of July, I am a Red, White and Blue American, with a record of strength and leadership.

As a U.S. Marine (Infantry, 0311), U.S. Navy JAG (Retired), I have put God, country and family first. And, as a longstanding resident of Virginia Beach, I have ties to all parts of the community and can effectively bring change to Washington by representing the 3rd District. Having lived in Virginia for nearly 31 years, I am proud to have raised children and owned a home here. With Degrees in Political Science and Law, I have practiced law for nearly 31 years and, during which time, I have also studied International Law and Military Law. Now, I am running for the U.S. Congress to work for you to restore solid leadership to the 3rd Congressional District.
 
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Attorney (31 years)
Admitted to Practice:
U.S. Supreme Court
Virginia Supreme Court, by examination
Iowa Supreme Court, by examination (Inactive)
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
U.S. Court of Military Appeals (COMA)
 
POLITICAL
Chairman, Ethnic Coalition's Committee, Republican Party of Virginia
Member, State Central Committee, Republican Party of Virginia
Chairman, Republican Party of Virginia Beach – 2006-2008
Chairman, The 120 Club, Republican Party of Virginia Beach
Delegate, Republican National Convention – 2008
Delegate, Republican National Convention – 2004
Treasurer, 2nd Congressional District Republican Committee
Precinct Captain, Shell Precinct
Graduate, Sorensen Institute – 2005
 
MILITARY
U.S. Navy JAG (Retired)‚Äì 1979-2008, Honorable Discharge 
    Navy Trial Counsel (Prosecutor) 
    Navy Administrative Discharge Attorney 
    Navy Defense Counsel
    Special Assistant United States Attorney
U.S. Marine Corps (0311), Infantry ‚Äì 1970-1976, Honorable Discharge
 
EDUCATION
North Carolina Central University – B.A., Political Science– 1975
North Carolina Central University School of Law – J.D. – 1978
Old Dominion University, International Law - 1982
Universidad de Costa Rica- Estudiante Oyente, Leyes de Costa Rica (Laws of Costa Rica)– 1983
Naval Justice School‚Äì Military Science‚Äì  1979
 
BACKGROUND
Born 4th of July, 1952
Fluent in Spanish
Married, five children