Dexter S. Odin

Dexter S. Odin (b. August 24, 1934) is a lawyer who served as the first Fairfax County Attorney from 1967 to 1969. He later served as town attorney for the town of Herndon from 1974 to 1991.

Odin had served nearly four years as an assistant Commonwealth's attorney when he became county attorney on February 1, 1967.[1][2]

On October 2, 1968, Odin announced his resignation, effective January 1, 1969, and entered private practice with former assistant County Attorney David E. Feldman.[2] This firm is today known as Odin, Feldman & Pittleman.

In 1972, Odin was admitted to the Virginia Bar Association.[3]

While maintaining his private practice, Odin became the town attorney for the Town of Herndon in 1974, serving until 1991.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "County Attorney Sworn, then Beats Legal Retreat." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): 1. Feb 02 1967. ProQuest. Web. 1 Feb. 2018.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Yenckel, James T. "Fairfax's Lawyer Quits $23,000 Job." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): 1. Oct 03 1968. ProQuest. Web. 2 Feb. 2017.
  3. ↑ "People to Note from the Area." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): 1. Aug 10 1972. ProQuest. Web. 2 Feb. 2017.
  4. ↑ Redding, Whitney. "Herndon's Attorney Submits Resignation." The Washington Post (1974-Current file): 1. Oct 03 1991. ProQuest. Web. 2 Feb. 2017.
Preceded by
Office created
Fairfax County Attorney
1967 – 1969
Succeeded by
Donald C. Stevens