Billy Burris

Billy Burris
Associate Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 17, 2026
Preceded byAllison Penzato (acting)
Personal details
Born1981 (age 44–45)
Franklinton, Louisiana, U.S.
PartyRepublican
EducationLouisiana State University (BA)
Southern University (JD)

William H. Burris is an American judge. 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

Burris was born in Franklinton, Louisiana, the son of William J. Burris, also a judge. He attended and graduated from Franklinton High School. He attended Louisiana State University, earning his BA degree in philosophy. He also attended Southern University Law Center, earning his JD degree.

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.

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ O'Donoghue, Julie (February 2, 2026). "Northshore judge enters Louisiana Supreme Court race". Louisiana Illuminator. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  3. ↑ "William H. Burris". Louisiana Judiciary. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "William H. Burris". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Judge Burris takes oath, joins Louisiana Supreme Court bench". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. June 19, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026.