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Judges and Judiciary

Jan. 27, 2005

Judge Was Known for Compassion, Balance

SAN FRANCISCO - Retired Alameda County Superior Court Judge John A. "Jack" Burke, a "wonderful gentleman" who spent nearly 25 years as a prosecutor before taking the bench, has died of pancreatic cancer. He was 72.


By Donna Domino
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - Retired Alameda County Superior Court Judge John A. "Jack" Burke, a "wonderful gentleman" who spent nearly 25 years as a prosecutor before taking the bench, has died of pancreatic cancer. He was 72.
        Burke became ill in August 2003 a...

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