David Burnett (politician)

David Burnett (born 1942 or 1943) is an American Democratic politician and former member of the Arkansas Senate. Before he entered the Senate, Burnett had been a judge. Burnett is known as the trial judge of the controversial West Memphis Three trial during which he made several serious mistakes.

This article is about the Arkansas Senate member and former judge. For other persons with a similar name, see David Burnet (disambiguation).

David Burnett
Member of the Arkansas Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2016
Preceded byJeremy Hutchinson
Succeeded byDave Wallace
Member of the Arkansas Senate
from the 15th district
In office
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012
Preceded bySteve Bryles
Succeeded byDavid J. Sanders
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseSonja Burnett
Residence(s)Osceola, Arkansas, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Arkansas (B.S. 1963, J.D. 1966)
OccupationJudge, lawyer
Websitewww.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2013/2014F/Pages/MemberProfile.aspx?member=Burnett
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