--- title: "Robert J. Lynn | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/robert-j-lynn-5091" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Robert J. Lynn Supreme Court of New Hampshire · Judge ## Profile - Court: Supreme Court of New Hampshire - State: New Hampshire - Role: Judge - Service status: former - Last verified: 2026-08-22 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge, Supreme Court of New Hampshire, 2010-present - Chief Justice: Appointed by Governor Chris Sununu in 2018; served until mandatory retirement at age 70 in 2019 - American jurist and politician who held the role of the 36th Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court from April 9, 2018, to August 23, 2019 - Superior Court — 1992–2010, including as chief justice, and on the Supreme Court — 2010–2019, leading it in 2018–2019 - Federal judicial law clerk, 1975–1977 - Law clerk to Judge J. William Ditter Jr., U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania - Special Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice Organized Crime Strike Force, Eastern District of New York - Assistant U.S. Attorney / First Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire - Of Counsel / Director, McSwiney, Jones, Semple & Douglas - Assistant U.S. Attorney, Special Prosecutions Unit, U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut - Assistant U.S. Attorney / New England OCDETF Coordinator, U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts - His earlier legal career included a federal clerkship, Justice Department work, federal prosecution, and private practice ### Education - University of Connecticut School of Law — J.D. (1975) - University of New Haven ### Additional information - He remains active in politics and is seeking re-election in 2026 - After retiring from the bench, Lynn was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives for Rockingham’s 17th district in 2020, serving 2020–2022, and re-elected in 2022 for a term ending December 2, 2026 As a Republican, he has chaired the House Judiciary Committee and sponsored legislation on judicial and fiscal issues - Retired from judicial service on August 23, 2019 - Born August 26, 1949, in West Haven, Connecticut - Date of birth: 1949 - DOJ Organized Crime Strike Force; federal prosecutor; private practice - Known for his background in law enforcement, advocacy for drug and mental health courts, and his personal history of overcoming socioeconomic challenges - Special Agent, Drug Enforcement Administration - Birth place: New Haven ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### electronic devices and media Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.courts.nh.gov/media/guidelines-use-cameras-and-audio-equipment) Source checked: 2026-07-27 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/5091/robert-j-lynn/) - [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/5091/robert-j-lynn/) - [Supreme Court of New Hampshire current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/5091/robert-j-lynn/) - [New Hampshire Judicial Branch Guidelines for Use of Cameras and Audio Equipment](https://www.courts.nh.gov/media/guidelines-use-cameras-and-audio-equipment) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/5091/robert-j-lynn/) - [Robert J. Lynn - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Robert_J._Lynn) - [Wikidata: Robert J. Lynn](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16731728) - [New Hampshire Bar Association CLE faculty biography: Robert J. Lynn](https://member.nhbar.org/calendar/signup/Mjk0OA%3D%3D) - [New Hampshire supplied research: lynn-nhba](https://nhba.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/16082325/124773_NH-Bar_2025-50-year-booklet.pdf) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/5091/robert-j-lynn/) - [Robert J. Lynn - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Robert_J._Lynn) - [Wikidata: Robert J. Lynn](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16731728) - [New Hampshire Bar Association CLE faculty biography: Robert J. 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