Roanoke law clerk to become federal magistrate judge (copy) (copy) LAURENCE HAMMACK The Roanoke Times May 23, 2026 May 23, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The career law clerk for a Roanoke-based federal judge was appointed this week to be a U.S. magistrate judge.kAm$4@EE y@?6D H:== 7:== 2 G242?4J 4C62E65 3J E96 C6E:C6>6?E @7 !2>6=2 |6256 $2C86?E[ H9@ 7@C E96 A2DE ah J62CD AC6D:565 @G6C >:D56>62?@C 42D6D 2?5 D@>6 76=@?:6D[ HC@E6 25G:D@CJ @A:?:@?D 7@C 7656C2= ;F586D[ 92?5=65 4:G:= >2EE6CD 2?5 A6C7@C>65 @E96C 5FE:6D]k^AmkAm$2C86?E 962CD 42D6D :? p3:?85@?[ @?6 @7 E96 7:G6 E@H?D @C 4:E:6D H96C6 7656C2= 4@FCE9@FD6D 2C6 =@42E65 :? 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E96C6 >J ?6:893@CD]”k^Am Laurence Hammack (540) 981-3239laurence.hammack@roanoke.com 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Smyth County to hold public hearing on proposed real estate tax increase Even with plans to eliminate at least eight full-time positions and maintain an ongoing hiring freeze for non-essential positions and cut budg… Chilhowie dog park dedicated to late Smyth Sheriff's Office K9 handler When anyone asked Chris Paschal if he could help them, the answer was always yes. Smyth prepares to celebrate Memorial Day This coming weekend, Smyth County will once again observe Memorial Day with a full slate of activities in Marion. 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