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Mar. 25, 2009

Judge of All Trades

Alameda County Superior Court Judge Kenneth Burr has won renown both as a judge and as a district attorney.

Read more about Kenneth Mark Burr...
Judge of All Trades
Alameda County (Oakland)
By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

OAKLAND - Kenneth Burr worked his way through college and law school by reading water and electric meters for the city of Burbank.

It turned out to be the perfect job because the more efficient he got, the faster he was able to meet his quota, leaving him time to concentrate on his studies.

"You had to move quickly from the front yard to the back. In between you met all kinds of dogs," said ... (continued)

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