Edward Butler

Edward Butler (died 1584), also called Edmund Butler, was an Anglo-Irish barrister, Law Officer and judge of the Elizabethan era. He was one of very few Law Officers who was described as Deputy Attorney-General for Ireland.

Life Edward Butler belonged to the great Butler dynasty, both however were professional soldiers, rather than lawyers, although they did study at the King's Inns.

Having been spoken of for years as being qualified for the highest judicial offices, he was appointed a justice of the Court of King's Bench (Ireland) in 1583. In 1584, he was recommended as Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, but died the same year.