Who is Colette McEachin? Meet Donald McEachin's Wife

Posted by Tandra Barner on Thursday, August 29, 2024

Colette McEachin (born in b/w 1960, 1961, age: 60-61 years) is a Richmond City Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia, America. She has been known for being the wife of American politician and lawyer Mr. Donald McEachin.

Her husband has served last as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia’s 4th District. Her husband died on 28th November 2022 and just after her husband’s death Colette became a subject of media talks.

Colette won Richmond City Commonwealth Attorney election on November 2, 2021, and since then she is holding this position.

Colette McEachin Biography & Education

Sharing about Colette McEachin from different sources then let us tell you that she was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado in b/w 1960-1961. She then grew up with her family in Connecticut. Her parents are having a background in Army. She lived as a smart kid of her parents and completed her graduation from Brown University.

After completing her degree from Brown University she began working and after a few years, she realized to get a degree in Law. She then got graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Colette McEachin Wiki, Biodata, Age

Full Real NameColette McEachin
NicknameColette
Popular forBeing the wife of Donald McEachin
LanguageEnglish
School NameLocal High School.
UniversityBrown University
University of Virginia School of Law.
EducationJ.D
ProfessionAttorney and Politician
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAfro-American
Age (as of 2022)60-61 years old.
Zodiac SignNot Known
Date of Birthb/w 1960, 1961
Place of BirthColorado Springs, Colorado
Net worth$850k USD (approx.)
Current ResidenceVirginia

Colette McEachin Family (Nationality & Ethnicity)

Things that Colette McEachin shared about her family is that her father Colonel Lewis J. Wallace has served in US Army Services. She was born as the eldest kid of parents four kids. Her mother is still alive and has supported her in political campaigns. She shared that her mother is her best friend.

Other than this Colette holds an American nationality and was born an Afro-American woman.

Her mother Gladys Wilson Wallace, has worked as a public school teacher. Before completing her law studies Colette was also thinking to become a public teacher like her mother. But destiny thought something else for her. Her father died on December 13, 2017.

Father, Mother’s Name & Siblings

ReligionChristianity
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAfro-American
MotherGladys Wilson Wallace
FatherColonel Lewis J. Wallace
SisterName Not Known
BrotherName Not Known
WifeNone

Physical Appearance

Shoe Size8 US (7 UK)
Distinctive FeaturesShort grey hairs
Eye ColorBlack
Hair LengthShort grey & black hairs
Hair ColorGrey and black
Height (approx.)In Feet Inches: 5′ 5″
In Meters: 1.65 m
In Centimetres: 165 cm
Weight (approx.)In Kilograms: 63 kg
In Pounds: 138 lbs.

Colette McEachin Husband & Marriage

As we shared that Colette McEachin is the wife of Donald McEachin. Her husband was a politician and  U.S. representative for Virginia’s 4th congressional district.

He died on 29th November 2022. She met Donald McEachin in her law school. They married after dating each other in Law School. She married Donald McEachin in 1988 and then after it, she has given birth to two daughters and one son.

Son, Daughter & Personal Life

Marital StatusWidow
Relationship StatusWidow
HusbandDonald McEachin
BoyfriendDonald McEachin
ChildrenSon-One son
Daughter-Two daughters

Career- Political Personality, Attorney

Getting her J.D. from the Virginia School of Law Colette McEachin began working for Civil Law firms in Atlanta and in Richmond. She then joined Richmond Commonwealths Attorney’s Office.

She is now a member of the Richmond community and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office for more than 25 years. She remained privileged in serving in the Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar, the Board of Visitors for Virginia Commonwealth University, the Hill Tucker Bar Association, and other positions.

According to her Ballotpedia profile, she got selected in the general election for Richmond City Commonwealth’s Attorney first time in 2019 with a vote of 55968. And again she won the election in 2021. She represents Democratic Party. She holds the title of being the first woman ever selected as Richmond Commonwealth Attorney.

Colette McEachin’s Net Worth & Salary

According to reports the annual salary of Richmond City Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia is somewhere near $61,000k USD per year. And Colette McEachin is working in this position for the last few years. Before it, she served as an attorney at a different bar association raising a good income from there. According to us, Colette would now be holding a net worth of $850k USD.

Facts/Trivia

  • She has remained on the Board of Visitors for Virginia Commonwealth University, Boards for St. Catherine’s School, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, and St. Peter Baptist Church Child Development Center.
  • She has raised her voice for children who were sexually abused.
  • Colette also performed as an attorney for women who faced domestic violence.
  • She remained Sector Prosecutor for more than 10 years.
  • She worked to create the first Mental Health dockets in the state in 2011.

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FAQs About Colette McEachin

Who is Colette McEachin?

Colette is the wife of the U.S. representative for Virginia’s 4th congressional district, the late Mr. Donald McEachin.

Who are Colette McEachin’s parents?

Her father was in the army and her mother is a homemaker.

Who are Colette McEachin’s kids?

She has one son and two daughters.

What is the position of Colette McEachin?

She is the Richmond City Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia. She assumed office in 2020. Her current term ends on January 1, 2026.

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