Dennis Shawn Burkley
also known as D. Shawn Burkley, Shawn Burkley
About Dennis
Biography
Attorney D. Shawn Burkley is ready to help you with virtually any legal challenge affecting your livelihood, your business, your freedom and your future.
Whether incarcerated or facing off against the government to protect your fundamental rights, just trying to navigate the legal system can be an intimidating and confusing experience. Let us guide you through the process. Our focus is your freedom, your due process rights, and fairness for you.
We're here when you need the law to work for you.
To that end, our firm offers unmatched advocacy and support to a diverse range of clients who have legal needs involving any of the following:
- Criminal and government action defense
- Appeals and post-judgment motions
- Civil rights
- Transnational matters
D. Shawn Burkley, has years of legal experience both domestically and internationally, with extensive experience handling complex international business matters. While pursuing his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law, he received the "Outstanding Advocate" award for the Carey Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition, as well as the Dean's Award for Excellence in recognition of his exceptional academic achievements.
A member of numerous local, state and national bar associations and a highly seasoned legal researcher and writer, Mr. Burkley is a recognized leader in his field, and he has earned a reputation for delivering creative, effective solutions to those he serves. Whether through litigation or negotiations, Shawn promises to always keep your rights and interests at the forefront of his efforts in helping you obtain the most favorable outcome possible for your situation.
Contact us directly to find out more about how Shawn can best address your needs and help you protect your rights and interests in the face of serious criminal charges or civil rights violations.
Contact our law office to schedule a free case review.
When you need the law to work for you.
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Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 4 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 9 years
State: California
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
Werksman, Jackson & Quinn
888 West Sixth Street, Fourth Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
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Dennis Shawn Burkley's Reviews
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7 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Crooked lawyer
He is crooked. He is 2 faced. He is fake. He is a liar. He’s supposed to represent my husband who’s currently incarcerated. He has only visited my husband twice in jail. Lies about coming to visit him. His phone line is not confidential when my husband calls. He is not on my husbands team, he is with...
Posted by Spencer | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Lifesaver
Without going to deep into my family’s legal issues the law office of Dennis Shawn Burkley have been a lifesaver . From the first moment he called to inform me my father was incarcerated for assault he was there to help me arrange bail he then fought that case with a very favorable outcome. Unfortuna...
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Experience
Honors
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Summa Cum Laude, City University of New York, School of Professional Studies
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Dean’s List, St John's Univ SOL
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Dean’s Award for Excellence, St John's Univ SOL
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Principal, D Shawn Burkley Attorney at Law
Associations
2016 - Present
Valley Community Legal FoundationVice President of Fundraising
Education
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JD - Juris Doctor
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B.S. Business
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Activity
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How long do I have to serve opposing party when going for an ex parte.? Can it be longer than 24 hours?
15 Apr 2019
I need a lawyer that's willing to reopen a murder case that wasn't handled correctly and has a innocent person incarcerated I ne
22 Mar 2019
My mom passed away 2 months ago. I am the only child and there is a living trust
04 Feb 2019