Chanley Painter Biography
Chanley Painter is a media personality serving as a legal correspondent at Court TV since January 2019 based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is also an Attorney at Law, Licensed in Arkansas and Tennessee, and a former prosecutor.
Chanley Painter Age
How old is Chanley Painter? According to my information, Chanley is 38 years old as of January 2024. She was born on June 10, 1985, in the United States.
Chanley Painter Height and Measurements
Painter stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m). Her body measurements also include; 32:23:34, Bust: Waist: Hips. Additionally, her shoe size is 7.5 and she has brown hair and eyes.
Chanley Painter Nationality
She holds American nationality.
Chanley Painter Education
The Conway High School alumna joined the University of Central Arkansas in 2003, graduating Summa Cum Laude four years later with departmental honors in Political Science (minoring in Speech Communication) and a perfect 4.0 grade point average earning her a Presidential Scholar Designation. Her college accomplishments also earned her UCA’s Outstanding University Student award for 2007. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Public Service from Clinton School of Public Service and a Doctor of Law from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law.
“I’ve always liked school. I’m kind of nerdy that way,” she joked. “My strengths as a student were always history, reading, and writing. When I was growing up, most kids watched cartoons. I watched Matlock. I knew I wanted to go to law school. It was a natural fit for me.”
In addition, she’s a 2004 graduate of Conway Citizen’s Police Academy and holds a first-degree black belt in Grandmaster Han’s World Youn Wha Ryu Martial Arts.
Chanley Painter Parents
Painter’s parents are father Michael and mother I’Lisa. She also has a sister Chelsa. Before getting into the pageant world, Painter said; “My dad knew it was an investment. He said to wait until I was 16, and I was old enough to know if it was something I wanted to do.”
During an interview, Painter also said, “The one thing I have to work on is finding a balance in my life. I learned that in college. My mom sat me down a few years ago and said, ‘Chanley, I’m going to teach you a new word: No.’ I had to learn how to say, ‘No.’ I had to find time for myself and music has helped with that.”
Chanley Painter Husband
Who is Chanley Painter’s Husband? According to Qmunicate Magazine Chanley’s husband is James Anderson, an entrepreneur from New York City. James is the founder and CEO of TechCo, a company that specializes in developing cutting-edge software solutions for online retailers. They first met in 2019 at a charity gala before they wed in 2022 in an intimate ceremony.
Chanley Painter Wedding
Chanley had an intimate wedding ceremony with her husband James Anderson in 2022. Before her actual wedding ceremony, the 2009 Miss Arkansas USA had a photoshoot in which she donned five wedding gowns from retailers such as Jessica’s Bridal and Formal in Bay, She Said Yes Bridal in Rogers, and Tulle Bridal in Sherwood. The stylist of the event was Somer Simon Bunger. Later in 2018, she again modeled alongside a male model Tyler Wilson in a wedding theme for sponsors such as Face Your Day Salon, Moss Mountain Farm, and Cocoa Belle Chocolates.
Chanley Painter Pageant Awards
In June 2001, Painter won two pageant competitions—she won Miss Teen Arkansas after winning Miss Teen Conway in January 2001. She then took a six-year hiatus from pageants before competing for Miss Arkansas in 2007 and 2008, finishing runner-up both times. She later grabbed Miss Arkansas USA in 2009 and placed in the top ten of the Miss USA competition. In addition, Painter signed with Integrity Models and has been featured in national publications such as Seventeen and Cosmo Girl Prom. She has also done modeling for various platforms, visit destinations, and apparel sponsors.
Chanley Painter Court TV
Chanley has been a legal correspondent at Court TV since January 2019 based in Atlanta, Georgia.
“The interest for that real-life drama, that true crime … is at an all-time high right now,” she says. “There’s no other channel or network that covers daily courtroom — live courtroom — all day, every day. And we’re going to fill that void.
“And I’m going to be the one on location — at the courthouse, as it’s happening.”
After school, Chanley joined her family that had moved to Cleburne County. She started her law practice in Heber Springs and worked part-time as a deputy prosecuting attorney. In 2016, she got her start in television during the murder trial of Realtor Beverly Carter.
“I started at Channel 4 with no journalism background or degree, so I kind of had to learn by doing,” she says. “I started as a legal analyst. … I thought, ‘I enjoy this — this is fun. I’m comfortable in front of the camera.’ So, I thought, ‘What else can I do?’”
Under the direction of KARK and Fox 16 news director Austin Kellerman, she continued working on a freelance basis, learning the ropes while filling in for reporters. Eventually, she was hired full-time as a multimedia reporter.
Chanley is also an Attorney at Law, Licensed in Arkansas and Tennessee, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the 16th Judicial District of Arkansas, President of the Cleburne County Bar Association, 2004 Arkansas State Old-Time Fiddle Champion, Black Belt in Grandmaster Han’s World Youn Wha Ryu Martial Arts and Graduate of the Conway Citizen’s Police Academy.
Chanley Painter Haircut
Going by her latest look Chanley did a haircut. She reduced the length of her long curly hair and some of her TV viewers are impressed. One wrote: “Chanley we need more people like you giving us the dirt on everyone. You make my day with your insight and professionalism. You’re doing a wonderful job and the haircut is perfect on you!”
Chanley Painter Salary
Painter’s average annual salary ranges between $33,774 – $112,519 per year. This is the range of Court TV news anchor salaries.
Chanley Painter Net Worth
According to online sources, Chanley has an estimated net worth of $300,000 as of January 2024. Her main source of income is her successful journalism career.
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