Michael Burke

Admitted as a legal practitioner in 2003
Admitted as a barrister in 2016

Michael has practiced exclusively in criminal law for more than 17 years.
 
Michael appears in all types of criminal matters, with a particular emphasis on jury trials and serious criminal matters. Michael is experienced in the Court of Criminal Appeal, Supreme Court, District Court and Local Court jurisdictions. Michael is also experienced in Commissions of Inquiry and Inquests.
 
Michael’s professional history includes:
 
  • Solicitor at the Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales, 2015 – 2016,
  • Sole Practitioner, 2014 – 2015, 
  • Coordinator and Clinical Lecturer, Criminal Law Advocacy at the University of Newcastle School of Law, 2012 – 2015
  • Founder and Director of a multidisciplinary legal practice, 2005 – 2014,
  • Guest Clinical Lecturer, Criminal Law Practice & Advocacy at the University of Newcastle School of Law, 2004 – 2011
  • Solicitor at Marsdens Law Group, Campbelltown, 2003 – 2004.

Principal areas of practice

  • Criminal law
  • Criminal appeals

For further details or enquiries regarding Michael Burke’s areas of expertise, fees and terms of engagement please contact his Clerk.


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