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Aubrey Burton, Jr.’s thriving Maryland and Washington, D.C. law practice has been built through experience in both the public and private sector. Coming from law school, Attorney Burton first served as law clerk in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia as well as in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Thereafter, Attorney Burton moved to the private sector, wherein he handled all of the domestic and family law cases for a small southern Maryland law firm. In 2005, Attorney Burton opened the Burton Firm, LLC.
Attorney Burton focuses his practice on family and domestic matters. Such matters include, but are not limited to: divorce; child custody and visitation; grandparent visitation issues; contempt prosecution and defense; child support; deviations from the child support guidelines; alimony; separation agreements; marital property agreements; prenuptial agreements; peace orders; protective orders; standby guardian nominations; modifications of preexisting orders; and post judgment motions, exceptions to Magistrate's Recommendations, and appeals.
In addition to serving as the principal for the Burton Firm, LLC, Attorney Burton is also an officer in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps Reserve. As a reserve judge advocate, Attorney Burton has counseled numerous servicemembers and dependents regarding their rights, duties, and obligations in family law matters. Moreover, Attorney Burton has provided training to judge advocates and civillians regarding divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and other family law matters. As such, Attorney Burton is uniquely qualified to assist servicemembers and their spouses with their legal needs.
Attorney Burton regularly practices in Prince George's County, Charles County, Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, Howard County, and throughout southern Maryland. Attorney Burton is licensed to practice law in Maryland, California, and the District of Columbia.
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2005
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2001
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State: California
Acquired: 2002
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14626 Main Street, Ste 202, PO Box 27, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20773-0027
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Posted by Evans | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I was fighting a uphill battle for custody of my daughter. I have been getting the run around from multiple lawyers in the the PG County area and none of them gave me any confidence on winning my case. I met Mr. Burton and was reassured that I had a strong chance to win custody of my daughter and f...
Posted by Valintin N. | September 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I hired Burton after my girlfriend referred him to me, because he represented her sister in a divorce case. Burton explained things to me and he walked me through the process. The people that work at the courthouse know him and so do the other attorneys that do family law in PG and Charles County. ...
Posted by Sheena Lamond | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was fighting a uphill battle for custody of my son. I have been getting the run around from multiple lawyers in the the PG County area and none of them gave me any confidence on winning my case. I met Mr. Burton and was reassured that I had a strong chance to win my custody battle, and for me to co...
Posted by Alvin | July 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Burton was very professional and easy to get in contact with. He had my case dismissed and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great attorney.
Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
We cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional legal support and representation that our daughter recently received from Mr. Burton during the course of her divorce. From start to finish Mr. Burton was not only professional and highly knowledgeable, but he was also compassionate and attent...
"Top tier attorney providing effective representation to clients in Maryland and the District of Columbia"
Family lawyer
2005 - Present
Managing Member, Burton Firm, LLC
2010 - 2015
Judge Advocate, United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps Reserve
2002 - 2005
Attorney, Meng & Alpert, LLC
2001 - 2001
Judicial Law Clerk, Superior Court of the District of Columbia
2001 - 2002
Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court for the District of Columbia
2005 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2002 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2001 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2005
Philippine American Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Judgment vacated and remanded to the Circuit Court.
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
2014
Family Law
2014
Spanish
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