Atty. John Thomas Burke

Atty. John Thomas Burke

John Thomas Burke is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury. John received a B.A. degree from University of San Diego in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Diego San Diego 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About John Thomas Burke at a glance

John Thomas Burke is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at John T. Burke. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1993) and University of San Diego (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Thomas Burke is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of San Diego in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • John practices at John T. Burke in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Burke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thomas Burke handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Thomas Burke is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John Thomas Burke is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Thomas Burke

Where is John Thomas Burke's law office located?
John Thomas Burke's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is John T. Burke. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Burke handle?
John Thomas Burke focuses on personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Thomas Burke practiced law?
John Thomas Burke has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did John Thomas Burke go to law school?
John Thomas Burke earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact John Thomas Burke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1993
B.A.
University of San Diego
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994

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