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Kim J. Chaney is a Cullman County native. Beginning his legal career over 20 years ago as a Cullman County Deputy Sheriff, Chaney worked his way through college as a law enforcement officer. After law school he opened an office for the private practice of law. In 1987, Chaney left private practice to accept a position as Cullman Assistant District Attorney. Five years later, in 1992, Chaney was elected District Judge of Cullman County. |
Judge Chaney is the son of Jim Chaney and the late Jean-Ann Chaney, and the grandson of the late Novie and Ruth Chaney. His Parents and Grandparents owned and operated Chaney's Seed and Feed and Chaney's Feed Mill for many years. |
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Judge Chaney has been married for 16 years to Maureen Murphy. Mrs. Chaney is a Special Education Teacher. They have been blessed with a son and a daughter. Their son Alex is 7 years old, and daughter Emily is 4 years old. |
Judge Chaney earned an undergraduate Degree from the University of Alabama. He was accepted in the University of Alabama's graduate school program and was awarded a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice, concentrating in Juvenile Justice. He then earned a Juris Doctorate Degree in law from the Birmingham School of Law. |
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