Billy Burris
Billy Burris | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court | |
| Assumed office June 17, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Allison Penzato (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1981 (age 44–45) Franklinton, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Louisiana State University (BA) Southern University (JD) |
William H. Burris is an American judge.[1] A member of the Republican Party, he has served as an associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court since 2026. He previously served as a judge of the 22nd Judicial District Court from 2018 to 2026.
Life and career
[edit]Burris was born in Franklinton, Louisiana, the son of William J. Burris, also a judge.[2] He attended and graduated from Franklinton High School.[3] He attended Louisiana State University, earning his BA degree in philosophy. He also attended Southern University Law Center, earning his JD degree.[4]
Burris served as a judge of the 22nd Judicial District Court from 2018 to 2026. After his service as district judge, he has served as associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court since 2026.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Pfeil, Alyse (May 16, 2026). "District Judge Billy Burris wins election to Louisiana Supreme Court". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ O'Donoghue, Julie (February 2, 2026). "Northshore judge enters Louisiana Supreme Court race". Louisiana Illuminator. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ "William H. Burris". Louisiana Judiciary. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- 1 2 "William H. Burris". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Judge Burris takes oath, joins Louisiana Supreme Court bench". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. June 19, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026.