Roger Burdick
Roger Burdick was a judge of the Idaho Supreme Court. He served on the court from 2003 to 2021. Burdick was first appointed to the court in 2003 by Governor Dirk Kempthorne (R). He was re-elected to additional six-year terms in 2004, 2010, and 2016.[1]
Burdick served two separate terms as chief justice, from 2011 to 2015 and from 2017 to 2020.[2] At the time of his retirement, Burdick was the vice chief justice of the court.[3]
In February 2021, Burdick announced he would retire from the court on June 30 of that year.[1]
Biography
Education
Burdick received his undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Colorado in 1970 and his J.D. from the University of Idaho School of Law in 1974.[2]
Career
- 2003 - 2021: Justice, Idaho Supreme Court
- 2017-2020: Chief justice
- 2011-2015: Chief justice
- 2001-2003: Judge, Idaho 5th Judicial District
- 1993-2001: Judge, Twin Falls County District
- 1981-1993: Jerome County Magistrate Judge
- 1980-1981: Prosecuting attorney, Jerome County
- 1976-1980: Public defender
- 1976-1980: Attorney, Hart and Burdick
- 1974-1976: Attorney, Webb, Pike, Burton & Carlson
- 1974-1996: Deputy prosecuting attorney, Ada County, Idaho
- 1970-1971: Bank examiner [2]
Awards and associations
Associations
- President, District Judges Association
- Past president, Idaho Magistrate Association
- Chair, Criminal Rules Committee
- Chair, Criminal Jury Instruction Committees
- Former chairman, Idaho Magistrate Association, Juvenile Rules Committee
- Member, Idaho Judicial Council
Election
2016
Justice Burdick won re-election in 2016. No candidates filed to run against him.[4]
Election results
| Idaho Supreme Court, Justice Burdick's Seat, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Roger Burdick Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 135,592 |
| Total Votes (938 of 938: 100%) | 135,592 | |
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State Official Results | ||
Campaign finance
Burdick reported raising $627.13, with no expenditures.[5]
2010
- See also: Idaho judicial elections, 2010
| Idaho Supreme Court, Associate Justice 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Roger Burdick
|
99,788 | 58.4% | ||
| John H. Bradbury | 71,160 | 41.6% | ||
- Click here for 2010 General Election Results from the Idaho Secretary of State.
Burdick defeated John Bradbury with 58.5% of the vote.[6]
Idaho State Bar Survey
The Idaho State Bar surveyed its members on the contested races in 2010. Burdick was ranked as "above average" in all areas measured. Candidates were rated on a scale of 1 to 4, where "4" means "exceeds expectations".[7][8][9]
| Summary categories | Average score | Total scored responses |
|---|---|---|
| Integrity and Independence | 3.6 | 486 |
| Knowledge and Understanding of the Law | 3.5 | 494 |
| Judicial Temperament and Demeanor | 3.7 | 498 |
| Legal Ability and Experience | 3.6 | 495 |
| Overall | 3.6 | - |
2004
| Idaho Supreme Court, Associate Justice 2004 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Roger Burdick
|
109,213 | 100% | ||
| Against retention | 0 | 0% | ||
- Click here for 2004 General Election Results from the Idaho Secretary of State.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Local News 8, "Idaho Supreme Court Judge announces retirement," February 3, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 State of Idaho Judicial Branch, "Hon. Justice Roger Burdick," accessed June 30, 2021
- ↑ State of Idaho Judicial Branch, "Bevan Named New Chief Justice, Burdick Moves to Vice Chief in January," November 4, 2020
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "May 16 2016 primary election results," accessed June 30, 2021
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State Scanned Campaign Finance Reports, "Roger Burdick," May 5, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Election Statewide Totals," accessed June 30, 2021
- ↑ Times-News, "Judicial candidates judged," May 5, 2010
- ↑ The Spokesman Review, "Idaho high court rivals spar in fiery debate," May 4, 2010
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Idaho State Bar, "Candidate Survey Results," accessed June 2, 2014
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Idaho • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Idaho
State courts:
Idaho Supreme Court • Idaho Court of Appeals • Idaho District Courts • Idaho Magistrate Division
State resources:
Courts in Idaho • Idaho judicial elections • Judicial selection in Idaho