Liza is a wonderful attorney in every way. I was dealing with a false accusation of DV from my spouse, and in the midst of a nasty divorce. My situation was difficult because the outcome of the criminal case drastically effected the outcome of my divorce, most importantly custody issues. I had ano...ther attorney before Liza who was horrible and has now actually been disbarred. When I parted with the previous attorney, I interviewed several highly recommended lawyers before choosing to hire Liza. This gave me some good perspective, and was an opportunity to understand just how great Liza is. The things that make Liza stand out to me are that she'll work incredibly hard on your case and will not drop communication. It's all too common for lawyers to be hard to get in touch with and to not give your case the focus you'd like it to get, because to them you're often just one of many clients. It's different with Liza, she treats your case as if it's as important to her as it is to you, and trust me that is saying a lot. Liza is of course extremely experienced and knowledgable about the law. She also has a lot of different ideas about how to resolve a case. Other attorneys, talk about either taking a standard deal from the Prosecutor or going to trial. Liza however has experience resolving cases in a lot of ways, all focused on getting the desired outcome with the least amount of risk and expense. These types of resolutions often take some finesse. Other attorneys can alienate the prosecutor with bluster, and the negotiations become a show of force. Liza however has an amazing ability to disarm people and thus is able to get information and insights that others aren't. This tactful approach seems to have yielded great results for both myself and others. In the end, my case was resolved with a favorable dispositional continuance with no proactive requirements for me (basically just stay out of trouble for a year). This was the type of resolution I needed to not get a bad outcome in my divorce, and we were able to avoid the risk of trial. She was very close to a complete dismissal but the politics of DV in Seattle made that almost impossible, and this outcome fulfilled all the criteria for my situation. She was able to get such a good deal through a combination of hard work, extensive legal knowledge and some great connections in the business. She actually found some WA supreme court precedent that suggested my ex wouldn't even be able to testify against me in trial (due to a violation of the privacy act). She also engaged a very reputable legal researcher to confirm the precedent and to draft an impressive memo explaining it. Within days of receiving this, the prosecutors went from what was a very bad deal for me to an excellent one. Even though this deal was really good, Liza never pressured me to take it. She answered all my questions patiently and made it clear it was up to me whether to take it or go to trial. If you're reading this, then you're likely considering hiring Liza. My advice is: hire her! I'm confident you won't be disappointed. Your case will get the attention it needs, and you'll have the ultimate say in how your case is resolved.

When a family is undergoing a serious lawsuit, there can be so much unexpected stress, fear, and anxiety experienced for an extended period of time. It's hard to know how to weigh everything appropriately, and where to put your focus and energy. You have to hope that you have the finest counsel avail...able to you, someone who will do all that they can as though the client they are representing is as dear to them as to you. In being represented by Liza Burke, our family had, not only the highest level of skill and integrity working day after day for us, but a woman of such sincere compassion and understanding that she was able to help our family cope and bond with one another for the very best outcome possible. What could have been devastating for us, strengthened us with her steady counsel and depth of experience. She commanded respect from everyone in the court process and from the full spectrum of colleagues and professionals we engaged with. We've never had to place our trust so fully in someone, and we couldn't be more grateful that we made the decision to do that with Ms. Burke.

Liza is compassionate, trustworthy, and highly professional. I interviewed multiple people before her and I knew after few minutes of my conversation with her on the phone that I was going to trust her to represent my son. She made herself available anytime I had questions, never feeling rushed in th...e process and she was there every step of the way. She was able to get results that she promised and kept us informed through out the process. She is a great advocate for her clients. I am grateful for her strong representation during a very vulnerable time.

I got tangled in an unfortunate incident in Seattle and the evening quickly escalated to the most horrible experience of my life, one moment i was in the car with my family, next i was being escorted to prison for an alleged DV Assault charge. This was the first and only charge against me and i was... pretty confused on the turn of events, I had initially hired another attorney before Liza, the other attorney was too busy for me, never met me face to face for my hearings, i had to talk to a person on the phone - who suggested that i take DV assessment and counselling and sent me to a center in Tacoma - she was pushing for a SOC and not for a fair trial. I wanted a different outcome, I researched the internet looking for an experienced, well respected and well reviewed attorney who had good experience in cases in Seattle and King County. I came across Liza's profile. I was immediately put at ease when i spoke with her. She was very methodical and took the time to explain my options and the way forward. One of the first things Liza did was to cancel my DV assessment. I found that Liza had great insight and was always approachable via phone call or email. She was prompt in returning phone calls and replying to email 100% of the time. The pre-trial hearings went on and Liza represented me very well with her partner. We discussed all options and collected all data to strengthen my case. We discussed sensitive issues around involving my then 9 year old son and Liza's counsel proved invaluable in my decisions. Liza knows the system and will make use of her experience to get you out of trouble. She and her partner Dana together bring in a wealth of knowledge and experience in working with the public prosecutors in Seattle Municipal Court. They work as a team and are extremely good at bringing options to the table, analyzing them and pushing forward with the plan of action. They are also very good in working with the public prosecutors. I am at ease now, working on a plan to get the charges dismissed just as Liza laid out on day one. Do not hesitate, please have Liza represent you. You can sleep well knowing that you are in great hands.

Ms. Burke is an impeccably competent and outstanding attorney. She stayed in close contact with me during the entire proceedings and was always prompt in responding to my questions whether through email, text or phone calls. I have the utmost respect for her as an attorney and greatly appreciate her ...relentless diligence getting me through a very difficult time that ended with positive results.