Jean K. Burling Explained

Jean K. Burling is an American attorney and former judge. She was the first woman to be a judge in the state of New Hampshire.

Early life and education

Burling was the 47th woman admitted to practice law in New Hampshire.^[1]

Legal career

Burling became New Hampshire's first female judge in 1973. She served as a superior court justice on the New Hampshire Superior Court of Grafton County. Citing health reasons, she retired on January 1, 2008.^[2]

See also

• List of first women lawyers and judges in New Hampshire

Notes and References

1. Web site: NH Women's Bar Association - First 100 Women. 2020-09-09. www.nhwba.org.
2. Web site: Jean K. Burling. 2020-09-09. Ballotpedia. en.