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Tina L. Nadeau
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Tina L. Nadeau was a judge on the New Hampshire Superior Court. She was nominated as Chief Justice of the Superior Court on March 15, 2011.[1] She left office September 29, 2023 after retiring. [2]
- "Tina Nadeau has distinguished herself as a thoughtful jurist. In her 15 years on the bench, she has proved to be someone who possesses a commitment to justice and an in-depth knowledge of the law." and "Throughout her career she has displayed a deep commitment to the people of New Hampshire and I am confident she will be a strong administrator of the superior courts." -Governor John Lynch.
The Executive Council must confirm the nomination.
Education
Nadeau received a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1985. She later received her law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center, now the University of New Hampshire School of Law.[1]
Career
- 1996: She was appointed to the Superior Court
- 1992-1996: She served as legal counsel to former Governor Steve Merrill
- 1989: She was an assistant attorney general in the homicide division.[1]
See also
- New Hampshire Superior Court
- Judges appointed by John Lynch
- News: NH Legislature considers closing Nashua Superior Court to lighten budget load, February 14, 2012
Footnotes
Federal courts:
First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of New Hampshire • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of New Hampshire
State courts:
New Hampshire Supreme Court • New Hampshire Superior Courts • New Hampshire Circuit Courts • New Hampshire Probate Courts • New Hampshire District Court • New Hampshire Family Division
State resources:
Courts in New Hampshire • New Hampshire judicial elections • Judicial selection in New Hampshire