E. James Burke (born June 26, 1949)[1] is a former justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court. He served on the high court from 2005 to 2018. He is also served as chief justice of the court, having been elected by his fellow justices in 2014.[2] He previously served in the state as a district court justice.[3] He retired from the court on October 8, 2018.[4]
James Burke | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court | |
| In office July 1, 2014 – July 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Marylin S. Kite |
| Succeeded by | Michael K. Davis |
| Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court | |
| In office January 2005 – October 8, 2018 | |
| Appointed by | Dave Freudenthal |
| Preceded by | Larry Lehman |
| Succeeded by | Kari Jo Gray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1949 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Education | Saint Joseph's University (BS) University of Wyoming (JD) |
References edit
- ^ Who's Who in American Law, 2005-2006. Marquis Who's Who. 2005. p. 141.
- ^ "Wyoming Supreme Court chooses Burke chief justice". Billings Gazette. Associated Press. June 17, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
- ^ "Biography". Archived from the original on July 27, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
- ^ "Supreme Court Chief Justice Burke to retire". Gillette News Record. 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2018-11-04.
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