About

Learn about Michele L. Burton, a professional attorney in Leesburg, Virginia, with a historical past in crook prosecution and a focal point on criminal, site visitors, own family, and civil topics. Michele L. Burton, a co-founding partner, hails from Portsmouth, Virginia, where she changed into born and raised. She pursued her education at the University of Virginia, earning Bachelor of Arts levels in Political Science and Anthropology. Following this, Michele received a Master of Arts in Humanities with a attention in Race and Law from Old Dominion University. In 2012, she graduated from the College of William and Mary School of Law with a Juris Doctorate and have become a licensed legal professional later that 12 months. After finishing her schooling, Michele labored as a magistrate in Norfolk, Virginia, for 2 years. In this role, she presided over possibly cause hearings for arrest and search warrants, brief detention orders for individuals in mental fitness crises, and emergency shielding orders. Transitioning to criminal prosecution in Portsmouth in 2015, Michele dealt with a huge variety of instances, such as homicide, malicious wounding, arson, DUI maiming, and drug offenses. In 2021, Michele relocated to Loudoun County, in which she served as a Deputy Commonwealth’s Lawyer for nearly 3 years. During her time on this position, Michele prosecuted complicated instances, inclusive of a homicide wherein era played a essential role in fixing the case. Utilizing surveillance pictures, geofencing, and cellular website online vicinity information, Michele collaborated with regulation enforcement agencies to convey justice in difficult cases. Currently, Micheles felony practice makes a speciality of criminal, site visitors, own family, and civil matters. Known for her litigation abilities, Michele is devoted to offering informed and competitive illustration in court docket. She prioritizes conversation with her customers, ensuring they're knowledgeable and worried in every step in their case.

Legal Issues

DUI & DWI

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Estate Planning

Trusts, Wills

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights

Certificates

No Certifications

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Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Co-Founding Partner
  Clark Nelson & Burton, PLLC
  2024
• Deputy Commonwealth s Lawyer
  Loudoun County Commonwealth Lawyer s Office
  2021
• Senior Assistant Commonwealth s Lawyer
  Portsmouth Commonwealth Lawyer s Office
  2015

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Costs

• Payment With Credit Card
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• Retaines and Rates
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