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The more we do something, the better we get at it. As of 2024, I've been an attorney for 30 years and I know my way around the courtroom.
I've been taking care of hundreds clients in the King County and greater Puget Sound courts over three decades now.
I know how to deal with other attorneys, prosecutors, and how to talk with judges to get decisions that favor my clients.
I work to protect my clients rights and deliver the best results possible. I am confident that I can improve my client's situation significantly.
A percentage of my practice is devoted to special assault and abuse cases. I also enjoy representing juveniles and young adults in educational, juvenile court and criminal court cases.
I am a parent and fully understand the impact a pending criminal charge, protection order or investigation can have on a family whether the case is against a parent or a child. The whole family is affected.
After over 30 years of criminal defense and related proceedings, I can identify and develop strong defenses in cases involving false accusations, retaliatory complaints, misuse of the legal system. In cases where the allegation may be true, my clients can trust that I offer no judgment, I understand that sometimes things just go wrong and people make mistakes. My job is then to develop mitigation and seek avenues for leniency and best outcomes.
There are many reasons why someone can find themselves accused of wrongdoing. Regardless of those reasons, my goals are always the same -dismissal, reduction and avoiding the loss of job, house, family,education, liberty or good name.
I commit to getting this done expeditiously, with strong leadership and sensitivity. I make myself available to my clients when they need me. I use the respect I have earned from the court, prosecutors and other lawyers to my clients benefit. I treat my clients as I would treat a family member or friend in trouble. I am care about the professional service I provide and the positive changes I make to legal problems. I am 100% confident that I can improve my client's situation significantly.
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Posted by Chris | October 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Caring, thorough, knowledgeable representation
Liza helped me through a very difficult SAPO defense. She really cares and was supportive through the entire difficult process. I was a complete mess at first, and she gracefully helped me through it. She took the time to understand the nuances of what was being alleged in my very long and difficult ...
Posted by Andrew | December 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional Legal Support and Success
I recently had the privilege of working with Attorney Liza Burke on a series of complex legal issues, and I am so grateful to share my overwhelmingly positive experience. Liza's unwavering dedication, legal acumen, and responsiveness have been instrumental in navigating the complexities of the courts...
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Knowledgeable and caring
Our family engaged Liza 13 years ago to assist with a case that was resolved in our favor. She was knowledgeable and skillfully helped us navigate the situation to its successful conclusion. Recently we required guidance to respond to inquiries regarding the case. Liza responded quickly and helped gu...
Posted by Stephanie | May 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
The best choice! Won my Motion for Revision and Motion to Terminate!
May 16, 2021 6:14 PM Liza Burke is an amazing domestic violence attorney and handled my civil case with the best possible outcome! You cannot go wrong with Liza Burke, multiple attorney's referred me to her as being one of the best in the field, you could tell she is highly respected. I came to h...
Posted by James | May 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Pleased with her service, easy to talk with.
I ended tenancy of a renter. On the move out date the renter filed a Sexual protection order. Through the delays with the renter obtaining counsel, dismissing counsel, requesting court appointed council and trying to negotiate a resolution, Liza clearly guided me through all the proceeding. She mad...
"I have worked with Liza on more than one case as opposing counsel and found her great to work with. She is responsive, professional, and works hard for her clients. She is one of my "go to" criminal attorney recommendations."
"I had the pleasure of being opposing counsel against Liza on a complex case involving allegations of child abuse. Liza is well prepared, extremely intelligent, and a worthy and tenacious adversary in the courtroom. Liza fights hard for her clients and gets excellent results. Liza is courteous, professional, and charismatic. I truly enjoyed working with Liza. I would not hesitate to refer anyone needing a highly skilled trial attorney to Liza Burke."
"Liza is a wonderful attorney who I have worked with as co-counsel as well as opposing counsel. She is diligent, competent, and goes above and beyond for her clients. As opposing counsel she is professional while still being a zealous advocate for her clients. I highly recommend Liza and hope to continue working with her."
"For all the years I have known Liza, she has always been extremely hard-working and well-prepared. She is tough but caring and she never gives up. I practice personal injury law, and I refer all my domestic and juvenile cases to her. I highly recommend her to anyone with such needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Liza is extremely intelligent, hard working and is always very well prepared. I recommend Liza without reservation, she will do everything in her power to get the best result for her client."
"I endorse Liza Burke's work. Liza is a dedicated and caring attorney who fights very hard in court for her clients. She has a good working relationship with many attorney in the community and gets results."
"Liza Burke is a dedicated and accomplished lawyer. I crossed paths with Liza in different courts over the years and often noted her to be the best-prepared lawyer in the courtroom. Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Liza as co-counsel on a serious child abuse case. She was an absolute pleasure to work with both a person and as a skilled advocate for her client. She put her client’s interest foremost as she tirelessly worked every possible aspect of a defense. Liza combed the entire country seeking the best possible expert witness. The case was difficult with all the might of the state arrayed against us. She refused to be discouraged in the face of setbacks. Liza kept up our clients’ spirits and mine as well. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of our clients and reunited them with their children. This result would not have taken place without her legal talent. I recommend Liza Burke, without reservation."
"I worked with Liza on a case and consulted her on many other criminal cases. Liza is incredibly knowledgeable, has great presence, and is a tenacious advocate for her clients. She also has a great reputation in the legal community. I fully endorse Liza."
"Attorney Burke is a valuable asset to the Greater Seattle legal community. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"I have watched Liza work her magic in court for more than ten years. When she was a public defender she always was prepared and professional and advanced her clients cases to the best result possible . Now in private practice she delivers personal attention with the broad knowledge and background of seasoned litigator. She's amazing."
"Liza Burke is one of the preeminent attorneys in the state. I worked with her for almost ten years and saw first hand how she performed for her clients at the highest possible level of professional competence. Her reputation with judges, prosecutors and practitioners is beyond reproach. If I or a family member ever needed an attorney I would have no doubt in my mind who to call: Liza Burke."
"Liza was opposing counsel on an alleged child abuse case. The case lasteed for close to 12 months. The entire time, Liza was professional, courteous, and zealousy represented her client. She was thoroughly prepared and it was clear that her client not only respected her as her attorney, but appreciated the hard work she did on her behalf. She is a formidable opponent in the courtroom, yet extremely professional."
"Liza is one of the sharpest and most professional attorneys I know. She has earned the respect of her peers and opposing counsel alike for her intelligence, thoughtfulness, and excellent work. I am proud to know her and honored to have had the opportunity to work alongside her on a Washington State Bar Association committee examining and reporting on ethical issues. I can refer clients to her with confidence."
"I have worked with Liza on several juvenile criminal matters. Liza's no-nonsense approach to getting the best possible result for her client sets the bar for us all. I fully endorse Liza as an excellent choice for anyone needing representation in a juvenile or adult criminal matter."
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2019
Washington Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics
2010
Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics
2008
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer,
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2005
Rising Star,
2004
Rising Star,
2003
Rising Star,
2011 - Present
Attorney, Burke Brown Attorneys PLLC
2010 - Present
Attorney, Liza Burke Law PLLC
2001 - 2009
Attorney, Cohen & Iaria
1994 - 2001
Attorney, Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons
2005 - 2008
Washington State Bar AssociationGovernor District 7E, Board of Governors
2001 - 2010
King County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - 2010
Washington Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
1994 - 2010
Washington Defender AssociationMember
1993 - 2023
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Petition for protection order was dismissed and the father was reunited with his children.
Protection order against my client is denied and instead, he gets a protection order against the original petitioner
Trial resulted in dismissal of the petition and immediate return of the child to his parents
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Domestic Violence Protection Orders and Criminal Defense
2019
Protection Order Representation
2012
DV for Beginners
2007
Keynote Speaker
2006
Professionalism
2006
Criminal Law
2005
Criminal Law
2004
Juvenile Law
2004
Litigation
2004
Criminal Law
2003
Criminal Law
2002
Criminal Law
2002
Juvenile Law
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