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I am a lifelong Central Pennsylvania resident. I graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School in 1997 and went on to graduate from Kutztown University in 2001. After graduation, I was employed full-time by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue while attending the night division student program at Widener University School of Law. After graduating from law school, I remained employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue until accepting a position at the Dauphin County Public Defender’s Office.
The Public Defender’s office hired me under a MacArthur Foundation grant which was created in the wake of the Luzerne County “Kids for Cash” scandal and sought to improve juvenile representation in the state of Pennsylvania. As an attorney committed to ensuring that all children receive exemplary representation in the criminal-justice system, I participated in drafting and editing a juvenile defense manual that is used by attorneys throughout the state of Pennsylvania. For over five years, I served as a board member of the Juvenile Defenders Association of Pennsylvania. I have also lectured at numerous presentations on the effective representation of juveniles in the state of Pennsylvania.
While at the Dauphin County Public Defender’s Office, I also represented hundreds of adult clients in various stages of the criminal process. I have represented clients at both the magisterial district judge and court of common pleas levels. In this capacity, I gained invaluable trial experience that ranged from representing clients in less complex misdemeanor trials to serious felony trials.
After leaving the Dauphin County Public Defender's Office, I joined the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania's Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC). While serving in the AOPC's Judicial Education Department, I provided continuing legal education to trial judges across the Commonwealth regarding new and emerging areas of the law. In addition, I was a contributing writer for one benchbook and oversaw the creation of another benchbook, which state trial judges reference to assist in the disposition of cases.
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204 King Avenue, Harrisburg, PA, 17109
24 Client Reviews
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Posted by Alfonso and Tina | May 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
PFA/Custody/ Child Support/Expungement
After hiring and PAYING another lawyer, Natalie was hired and actually DID THE JOB the other attorney was paid to do. She had VERY little time to prepare, but you would never have guessed with how well she was able to handle the case. (defended against PFA in court) So, we tested the breadth of h...
Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Compassionate lawyer in the Harrisburg area
Natalie helped me to navigate my divorce during a difficult time with compassion and competence, and I recommend her highly to anyone in the area.
Posted by Kim | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Amazing, Caring, Knowledgeable Lawyer
I cannot say enough positive things about Natalie. She really listens to what you have to say, all of your concerns etc. and she always gets back to you in a timely manner with any questions, etc. My husband and I needed to hire a custody lawyer to help our daughter (who was going thru a custody ba...
Posted by Tina & Patrick | July 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Custody Case
Natalie Burston is an amazing lawyer. She really listens to you and helps you through the process. We were new to filing for custody and she was really there for us every step of the way and really explained everything and helped us understand what was happening through the whole process. I would hig...
Posted by Donald | August 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
EXPUNGEMENT
Atty. Burston is exceptionally professional with a personal touch that is uncommon in our society. She listened very carefully to my concerns and request for expungement. She was always timely in the execution of all procedures and continued to contact me with follow-up on a regular basis. I will ...
"Natalie Maureen -Ryan Burston is an excellent attorney. She is passionate about representing her clients and very skilled. I worked along side her in a clinical seminar and have the utmost trust she will get the job done for you"
"I endorse this lawyer. She fights for her clients with passion and is committed to deepening her advocacy skills, such as through her recent training at the Trial Lawyer's College."
"Any attorney who attends Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College is a devoted, caring attorney. Lawyers learn to be outstanding attorneys at this college, a place I frequently find Ms. Burston. She impressed me so much because of her knowledge of the law, her experience, her devotion to her clients, her heart. She really cares for her clients. If she agrees to take your case, consider yourself in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer.Natalie and I meet at the Jerry Spence Trial Lawyers College for Direct Examination Seminar and we are both are attending the Jerry Spence Defense of the Damned in June of this year. While at the Seminar for Direct Examination she displayed her abilities to win cases."
"Attorney Burston was my supervisor when I was an intern at the Dauphin County Public Defender's Office. I worked with her in various court appearances. She is an outstanding and hard-working attorney that will give her clients all of her attention and work her hardest to achieve the best possible outcome for them. Definitely an attorney you'll be glad to have in your corner if you are facing criminal charges."
"I was fortunate enough to have Natalie help me with preparation in one of my serious felony criminal cases. Natalie was truly wonderful and has great insight and a hard work ethic. She also possesses a sensitivity and compassion that is often in short supply in the legal community."
"Just had the GREAT pleasure of spending a long weekend working on cases with Natalie at an exclusive seminar, and she is AMAZING. Having done this for so long, my Radar for "real deal" lawyers is spot on, and Natalie has everything we want for our clients. Caring matters, because it WORKS."
"Natalie is a great attorney and an even better person. I've known Natalie for over 10 years, and she is of the highest professional and personal integrity. I would not hesitate to hire Natalie as my personal attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and compassionate."
"I worked with Natalie on a complex family law case recently and found her assistance invaluable. I enjoy collaborating with her and can easily see why clients find her an excellent attorney."
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2016 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Natalie Burston
2015 - 2016
Judicial Education Specialist, Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts/Pennsylvania Supreme Court
2009 - 2015
Attorney, Dauphin County Public Defender's Office
2003 - 2009
Tax Account Specialist, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
2016 - Present
Dauphin County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2011 - 2016
Juvenile Defender Association of PennsylvaniaBoard Member (Secretary)
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BS - Bachelor of Science
2010
Juvenile Representation in Pennsylvania
2016
English
Legal Answers
What is the best option for me in the case of terminating parental rights?
28 Jun 2021
If you have a court hearing as a adult can the courts use your juvenile record against you
04 Jan 2021
Will I be able to enroll in school even while I have a juvenile warrant ?
23 Aug 2018