After graduating , he was admitted to the bar in 1843 , settled in Charlottesville to practice law .
After graduating , he was won election as Commonwealth 's Attorney for Albemarle County , Virginia in 1852 .
After graduating , he was admitted to the bar in 1843 , settled in Charlottesville to practice law , and won election as Commonwealth 's Attorney for Albemarle County , Virginia in 1852 .