Background
Burton, Joseph Randolph was born on September 10, 1951 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph Milburn and Lee (Hillegeist) Burton.
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Joseph Randolph Burton
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Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1974; Juris Doctor, South Texas College, Houston, 1982.
Career
Assistant district attorney, Harris County District Atty' General’ s Office, Houston, 1984-1987; litigation associate, Kennedy, Sanford, Kuhl & Hackney, Houston, 1987-1990; partner, Moerer & Burton, Houston, since 1990.
Achievements
Membership
Founder, spokesperson Justice for Children, Houston, since 1987, Citizens Response Group. Board directors Houston Area Women's Center, 1987-1989, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, 1987, Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council,1994-. Child advocate member Texas Child Fatality Review Committee.
Member American Bar Association, Houston Bar Association, South Texas College of Law Alumni Association.
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Married Regina Helen O'Brien, March 13, 1982. 1 child, Cara Eileen.
Awards
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Named Outstanding Young Lawyer of Houston, Houston Young Lawyers' Association, 1987-1988. Finalist 5 Outstnding Young Houstonians, Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1988.Named Outstanding Young Lawyer of Houston, Houston Young Lawyers' Association, 1987-1988. Finalist 5 Outstnding Young Houstonians, Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1988.