John A. Curran at a glance
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- Superior Court Justice
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John A. Curran
Superior Court Justice · New Hampshire Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge on the New Hampshire Circuit Court, appointed by Governor Chris Sununu in 2020, with a background in private legal practice and a degree from Boston College and Suffolk University Law School
- Law clerk, New Hampshire Superior Court; 1990-1992
- Assistant Attorney General, New Hampshire Attorney General's Office
- Litigator / partner, Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell
- His earlier career included a two-year Superior Court clerkship, service as an assistant attorney general, and litigation practice, most recently at Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell
- Before joining the judiciary, Judge Curran was a partner at Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Education
- law degree — Suffolk University Law School — 1990
- Boston College — B.A. (1986)
- undergraduate degree — Boston College
Additional information
- Circuit Court in Nashua before 2024
- Superior Court beginning in 2024.
- John A. Curran joined the New Hampshire Superior Court in 2024 after four and a half years on the Circuit Court in Nashua.
- Two-year clerkship after law school.
- Two-year Superior Court clerkship; assistant attorney general; litigation practice including Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell.
- Part of a roughly three-decade litigation career at several firms.
- Recognized for contributions to the legal profession and community through his judicial service and prior legal practice
- Gubernatorial nomination with Executive Council confirmation
- He studied at Boston College and Suffolk University Law School.
- His legal career began after law school, and he has been active in the New Hampshire legal community, including participating in events such as the New Lawyers Committee’s “Dinner with a Judge” series
- Hosted for public engagement events, such as the NHBA New Lawyers Committee’s annual “Dinner with Judge Curran” in Merrimack, NH
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Electronic Devices And Media
Statewide
New Hampshire's published statewide guidance requires presiding-judge approval before still or video equipment may be used in a courtroom, and the presiding judge retains discretion over recording devices.
The form must be approved by the presiding judge before that individual or organization will be permitted to use still or video equipment in the courtroom.New Hampshire Judicial Branch Guidelines for Use of Cameras and Audio Equipment ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
New Hampshire Judicial Branch Guidelines for Use of Cameras and Audio Equipment
New Hampshire Superior Court
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New Hampshire Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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View New Hampshire Judicial Branch Guidelines for Use of Cameras and Audio Equipment ↗New Hampshire Bar Association CLE faculty biography: John A. Curran
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