Arthur E. Robbins

Judge Robbins was a mentor to me and so many other judges and attorneys. His wit, common sense, brevity, acumen, compassion and sense of fairness were his hallmarks. He made it possible for me to succeed him as the Justice of the Concord District Court. Together I think that we served the people of the Concord area with distinction for four decades. His mentorship and sound advice made that possible. Thank you for your great service my friend.

On-line memories of Art Robbins come from people who knew Art as an exceptionally humane, hard-working, witty judge on NH's District Court in Concord.
In the Sutton area most of us knew him as an exceptionally humane, witty and probably too skinny SRKG hiker, biker, and character actor at Sutton's Old Home Day. After over 25 years on the daily judicial bench trying to help people who had a hard time helping themselves, Art deeply appreciated the trails and woods and charms of...

You will be missed. Always remember your great sense of humor and wisdom. Your beautiful garden at the Sutton Historical Society. Rest In Peace.

As a brand new public defender starting in 1999 I had hundreds of cases in front of Judge Robbins over several years. I remember him most for his incredible wit. After a long, tough day, my colleagues and I would unwind, often trying to accurately recount all the hilarious things Judge Robbins had said. He had a computer-like ability to get to the heart of a case, and know the right thing to do, with lightning speed. We all learned so much from him. I always figured I would bump into him...

I had the privilege of working with Judge Robbins and know I am a better person for that experience. No judge ever worked harder and no judge was ever more beloved by his staff. The volume of work he shouldered on a daily basis was amazing in itself, but we can't let it overshadow our memory of his intellect or his empathy either.

We all have people in our lives who are our gold standard for one reason or another. I cannot think judge without also thinking Judge Robbins. The title and...

Carlotta. Kathleen, Alice, and Carlotta...weve lost touch over the years. I am so sorry to hear of Arthurs passing.
Time and distance does not take away the love I have for Arthur and all of you. Memories, family meals together, summer and winter hiking adventures all roll into a special place I have in my heart. Much love, always.
Tim Sullivan

During my law enforcement career with first the Concord Police Department and then the New Hampshire State Police, Judge Robbins was the one Justice who stood out with respect to compassion, fairness, and love of jurisprudence. I will never forget personal discussions I had with this epitome of what a judge should be.

Thank you for everything, Your Honor.

Arthur was an example of what a judge should be: someone who listens, who cares, and sought justice for both sides, always polite and with a sense of humor. It was an honor to have known him and looked upon him as a friend.

To the family of Judge Robbins, please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. I had the pleasure and honor to appear before Judge Robbins at Concord District Court. Judge Robbins was fair but tough; you better have all your facts and evidence in order if you had any hope for a conviction. One of the finest Judges in NH, Judge Robbins will be sorely missed.