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Successfully representing clients in traffic, criminal, personal injury and workers' compensation matters since 1999.

I was born and raised in Kinston, North Carolina.  Shortly after graduating from High School, I enlisted for a 6 year stint in the US Navy where I served as a Firecontrolman.  During that time, I did two Mediterranean Deployments, one North Atlantic Deployment, and several short operations in the Caribbean.. After the Navy, I returned to NC where I began working in the Research Triangle Park at night and attending classes at NCSU in the morning where I eventually obtained an undergraduate degree in Economics.. Immediately upon graduating from NCSU, I was accepted to and began law school at NCCU.  Since graduation, I have spent my time defending those who have been unfortunate enough to come into contact with law enforcement while allegedly committing a bad act.. I also offer help to those who are in need of a simple estate plan or perhaps having some issues with their marriage.

I feel privileged to help folks who lack the legal experience to help themselves.   I am in my 24th year of practicing law.. Why hire me?   I am very experienced, honest,  have a proven track record of getting good results and not afraid of hard work.. Four incredible people have had an incredible positive impact.    No man is a more humble and honest  than my father (survived Husky football in mid 50's, received his doctorate and touched countless young people as a school Superintendent).   From my mother, I learned perservance (working as an RN,  never once complaining about the long hours).    My brother was the hardest working athlete I ever saw (WSU baseball player) and he has carried this ethic into a very successful coaching/teaching career.   My wife teaches me compassion and drive, I could not have a more caring, hard working wife and mother of my three children.. I have battle-scarred empathy.   I too have struggled with issues life presents.     I understand the stress losing a job; I know the challenge of  financially surviving in this world; I have experienced family dramas;  and I have felt the unclassey sting of small-town politics.. I have alot of heart and perserverence.    Athletics at a young age instilled this in me.   Although I was never the most talented athlete - I worked very hard to make it to the college level.. I have great legal experience.    I worked as  Prosecutor in 1998, have worked as a Public Defender and private practice for over 20 years.   Also, I served well over a decade in the U.S. Army Reserves as a JAG officer, where I helped hundreds of soldiers which included six short overseas tours (including 3 to Korea).. In addition, I had the distinct honor of being an intern for Paul Luvera and John Murphy in the early 90's--I have never seen men so passionate in their search for justice and their unmatched work ethic.    I was very lucky to office share with several wonderful men and attorneys -- Jim Anderson taught me the importance of a strong community presence; Brian Paxton showed how a fine sense of balance and work can be of benefit and John Ward taught me that being a country gentleman lawyer is a very worthwhile endeavor.. I am affordable and set my fees based on what you can afford.. --David Lowell

I earned a BA in Philosophy from the University at North Carolina at Greensboro and is a member of the national Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society in Philosophy.  I also received the Japanese Ministry of Education and Association of International Education Scholarship Award to study Japanese language at Nagoya University in Japan for one year and is certified proficient at the intermediate level.. Before attending law school, Simon spent some time at Guilford Technical Community College in the Paralegal Program.  During that time I interned at the Superior Court Judge’s Chambers where I assisted Judge Eagles and Judge Davis in various administrative tasks and the occasional MAR review.. While attending law school, I was a volunteer teacher for the Street Law Program (teaching public school students about the legal system and current issues), Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (providing tax filing assistance to low income families), Latin American Coalition Volunteer (providing immigration assistance) and founding member and Secretary of the Arab-American Law Society.  He also interned for two semesters with the Mecklenburg County Public Defender representing indigent client with various misdemeanor charges. I  have completed over 130 hours in pro bono and volunteer service while maintaining a high GPA and graduating cum laude

I am the founder of Burke Law, PC. We are a boutique criminal defense firm with offices in Burlington, Vermont and White River Junction, Vermont. Our attorneys have handled thousands of cases in various states and in every county in Vermont. If you or someone you know is charged with a state or federal crime, do not hesitate to email or call us for a free consultation.

,After almost ten years at the Des Moines County Attorney's Office I entered into private practice.  Since that time I have transitioned my private legal practice into criminal defense.  During that time, I have handled a wide range of cases as a defense attorney including; murder, assault, sexual abuse, OWI/DUI, drugs including possession, manufaturing and delivery.  If you need assistance in your criminal defense contact me.

"Preeminent AV" rated Martindale Hubbell 1997 - present; Martindale Hubbell Preeminent Women Attorneys; "Super Lawyer" rating 2012-present; Martindale Hubbell 2015 Top Rated Lawyer/Litigation; Martindale Hubbell Top Rated Lawyer/New England 2013-2015;  First Assistant Federal Public Defender/Vermont 1999-2006; Director/Federal Defender Training Group 1998-1999; Supervising Federal Public Defender/Los Angeles 1992-1998; Visiting Defender/US Sentencing Commission 1997;exclusive practice area in criminal defense, primarily federal; appellate experience including US Supreme Court, 9th Circuit en banc and general practice in both 9th and 2d Circuit Courts of Appeal. Various publications regarding federal sentencing issues and selective prosecution. Media experience including television and radio. Teaching experience including Williams College interim term seminars and trial advocacy at Southwestern Law School. Guest lectures at George Mason Law School and Vermont Law School, as well as various bar association presentations on criminal law and sentencing; CJA panel in Vermont and the Central District of California; CJA Rep for Vermont 2006-7.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Burlington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Burlington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Burlington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Burlington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Burlington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Burlington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Burlington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Burlington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Burlington and surrounding areas.