Ghislaine Storr Burks

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Ghislaine Storr Burks

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Spotsylvania, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Antitrust & Trade Law ... +9 more

9108 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA

About Ghislaine

Biography

Attorney Ghislaine Storr Burks is a partner and Criminal Defense attorney at Gardner & Burks, P.C. Ms. Burks represents clients in Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, Westmoreland, King George ...

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Antitrust and Trade Law 9%

9%
Appeals 9%

9%
Criminal Defense 9%

9%
DUI and DWI 9%

9%
Family 9%

9%
Federal Crime 9%

9%
Life Sciences and Biotechnology 9%

9%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 9%

9%
Tax 9%

9%
Violent Crime 9%

9%
White Collar Crime 9%

9%
Other 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 7 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2018

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 19 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 20 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gardner & Burks

9108 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA, 22553

Ghislaine Storr Burks's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceptional Attorney

Ms. Storr Burks is exceptional. She worked with our family on a very sensitive case obtaining even better than expected results. She coordinated the letter writing effort to allow family members to support the sentencing process. Her court presentation was extremely professional, well thought out an...d she is very well spoken. Our family was so impressed with her work and communication style. I would highly recommend Ms. Storr Burks.

Posted by David | February 13, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Representation When It Matters

I was recently represented by Ghislaine Storr Burks a criminal defense attorney of Livesay & Myers in a high profile case in Stafford Virginia. The case involved four felony charges, one misdemeanor charge, and many unusual circumstances. I felt that the personal attention i received and the dedicati...on that was shown to be very comforting. From the first initial meeting to the reading of my NOT GUILTY veridict in the courtroom, Mrs. Burks was very supportive and compassionate. She spent many personal days including weekends and holidays preparing for my trial. She was quick to answer questions that i had. Livesay and Myers treat their clients like family and take each case very personally. I could not have been more comforted or felt more at ease than with this law firm behind me. Livesay & Myers provided two additoinal defense attornyes, Jessica Golden and Ben Griffitts to assist Ms. Burks during the two day trial. I would gladly and highly recommend this law firm to anyone in need of a caring, professional, and highly dedicated team

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Ghislaine Storr Burks's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ghislaine. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Gary Gerson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ghislaine is a very talented criminal defense attorney."

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H. Eugene Oliver

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ghislaine is a top-notch criminal defense attorney, especially when it comes to high profile, large stakes cases such as those involving sex crimes. I would recommend her 100% to those who need a tough and experienced advocate."

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Jeremy Letnick

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anna Lindemann

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ms. Storr Burks is one of the most skilled advocates that can be found. Her diligent representation of her clients begins with preparation and excellent client communication. She is a knowledgeable and talented attorney-- I give my highest recommendation."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Allison Hamilton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ghislaine Burks is a highly regarded criminal defense attorney. She is respected by both fellow lawyers and the judiciary. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Danielle Snead

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mrs. Storr-Burks is a criminal defense lawyer who is not only passionate about the work she does, but is very knowledgeable about the area of criminal law. Her dedication to her clients is unparalleled. I highly recommend this attorney for anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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Benjamin Griffitts

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Sauer

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mrs. Storr Burks reputation precedes her. She is extremely well respected by the criminal bar and from behind the bench. She is the leading attorney in sex crimes defense with a no nonsense style. Her dedication to her clients and the law is unparalleled and something to be aspired to by all attorneys."

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Susannah Nichols

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Carafiol

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Burks is a top-notch criminal defense attorney. She is a zealous defender that will go the extra mile for her clients, and I would recommend her to handle any and all criminal law matters."

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Georgia Hamilton

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ghislaine is exceptional. She is smart, dedicated, and aggressive, and puts her heart and soul into obtaining the best possible result for her clients."

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James Livesay

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"For my money, Ms. Burks is one of the preeminent criminal defense lawyers in Northern Virginia, and the leading attorney in sex crimes defense. I endorse her wholeheartedly."

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Jennifer Varughese

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Burks is a first-rate criminal defense attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable, competent, and has successfully defended individuals in a whole range of criminal matters. Ms. Burks is straightforward and realistic when discussing possible outcomes of criminal matters with clients. At the same time, she goes above and beyond to make sure that her client fully understands criminal proceedings. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Kevin Myers

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"An outstanding criminal defense attorney, Ms. Burks receives my highest endorsement."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Gardner & Haney, P.C.

1900 - Present

Partner, Gardner & Burks

2012 - 2014

Partner, Livesay & Myers, P.C.

2007 - 2012

Associate, Livesay & Myers, P.C.

2005 - 2006

Associate, Law Offices of Bruce A. Johnson, Jr.

Associations

2006 - Present

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Member

2006 - Present

Fredericksburg Area Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Collins v. Commonwealth of Virginia, 702 S.E.2d 267 (Va. App. 2010)

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Education

2005

Valparaiso University School of Law

J.D.

2002

Kalamazoo College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2010

Introduction to Law and Legal Writing Law and Legal Writing

Languages

English

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