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Chris Geidner Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on October 23, 2026: By Dominic Newman

Chris Geidner is an American journalist and independent legal journalist and publisher for Independent.

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Best Known For:The television program Law Dork
Breakthrough:Founded the original Law Dork blog while studying law at Ohio State University in 2003

10 Quick Facts About Chris Geidner

  • Full Name: Chris Geidner
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist
  • Known For: The television program Law Dork
  • Current Employer: Independent
  • Date of Birth: December 14, 1976
  • Age: 49 years old
  • Place of Birth: Ohio
  • Popular As: Christopher Geidner
  • Beats: Courts / Legal Affairs and Politics / Government
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Chris Geidner Age

Chris Geidner is 49 years old. He was born on December 14, 1976, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Education

His educational background includes studies at Youngstown State University and Ohio State University.

  • Youngstown State University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Political Science
    • Period: 2001
  • Ohio State University
    • Qualification: Juris Doctor
    • Field of Study: Law

Career & Work

Chris Geidner's career includes news and reporting roles with BuzzFeed News, a news outlet and Tribune Chronicle.

Role: Publisher and independent legal reporter
Period: 2022–Present
Organization: BuzzFeed News
Role: Supreme Court correspondent and legal editor
Period: 2012–2019
Details: Reported on legal affairs, civil rights and the Supreme Court.
Organization: Tribune Chronicle
Role: Copy editor and editorial writer
Period: 2000–2002
Details: Newspaper reporting and editorial work in Warren, Ohio.
Organization: Metro Weekly
Role: Political reporter and editor
Details: Reported national politics and legal developments.
Organization: The Appeal
Role: Editorial director and senior legal analyst
Details: Journalism about criminal legal system.
Organization: Grid News
Role: Journalist

Rise to Fame

Chris Geidner rose to prominence for his role on Law Dork.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Law Dork and Supreme Court and legal affairs reporting.

  • Work: Law Dork (Founder, publisher and writer, 2003-Present) — Original blog started in June 2003; later relaunched as newsletter
  • Work: Supreme Court and legal affairs reporting (Correspondent, 2012-2019) — Reported for BuzzFeed News

Awards & Achievements

  • GLAAD Media Award — GLAAD — Journalism and coverage of LGBTQ legal issues

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Chris Geidner
  • Popular As: Christopher Geidner
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Nationality: American

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: December 14, 1976
  • Age: 49
  • Birthday: December 14
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Place of Birth: Ohio

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $70,000–$304,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $382,000–$5,464,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/chrisgeidner

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