Jessica Burke
Founder & Lead Attorney
Education
- Boston College
- Washington & Lee University School of Law
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Massachusetts
- State Bar of New Hampshire
- State Bar of Vermont
- State Bar of Virginia
- District of Vermont
Areas of Focus
- Homicides
- Sex crimes
- DUIs & OUIs
- Drug Charges
- Possession
- Distribution
About
Attorney Jessica Burke founded Burke Law in 2011. Attorney Burke has successfully defended major felonies (including murder, child sexual assault, and rape). She also has a strong reputation for effective DUI defense throughout Vermont.
Attorney Burke is the current Chair of the Vermont Judicial Nominating Board. She also serves on the District of Vermont CJA Panel.
Attorney Burke holds a Serious Felony Unit contract through the Office of the Vermont Defender General. These contracts are reserved for Vermont’s most serious criminal offenses.
In 2023, Attorney Burke was selected by the Vermont Supreme Court to serve as a member of the Vermont Advisory Committee on the Rules of Criminal Procedure. The Committee serves a vital role in the evolution of the Vermont criminal procedure. The Committee reviews the operation and effectiveness of existing criminal rules, receives proposals to change rules or to adopt new rules, and makes proposals to the Vermont Supreme Court, the bar, and the public, when rule changes are recommended.
Client Testimonials
“You want Jessica and her team on your side. Jessica personally handled my case every step of the way. She went above and beyond for me and really helped me through one of the hardest times of my life. She was there for me whenever I needed her, even if it was after hours. She truly does this because she loves what she does. I would highly recommend using this firm!”
“Jessica is amazing. She responds very quickly to calls and emails despite how busy she is. In my particular case she was extremely strategic and allowed me to make the best decisions for my family and my business. She made dealing with a messy case much easier with better results then I thought possible. I highly recommend Jessica Burke, she is motivated, educated and knows what she is doing and does it extremely well.”
Why Burke Law?
Experienced and Results-Driven
Our team has decades of combined experience working within the local courts in Vermont. We’ll work with you to figure out how to get you the best outcome for your case.
Energetic, Eager to Advocate, and Passionate About Justice
We are professionals with the experience and energy to fight for what we believe in and advocate for our clients, even if it means taking a case to trial. We’re passionate about helping our clients move forward with their lives.
