Brian Burke (Wisconsin politician)

Brian Burke (born April 19, 1958) is a state public defender in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Previously he was a state legislator.

Brian Burke
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
1988–2003
Preceded byJohn Norquist
Succeeded byTim Carpenter
Personal details
Born (1958-04-19) April 19, 1958
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Patricia Coorough
ResidenceMilwaukee, Wisconsin
ProfessionNow a Public Defender

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Burke graduated from Washington High School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) in 1975 and Marquette University in 1978.[1] He received his law degree in 1981 from Georgetown University.[2]

In 1984, he was elected to the Milwaukee Common Council.[1] From 1988 until 2003, Burke served in the Wisconsin State Senate.[3]

Burke now works in the Milwaukee office of the Wisconsin State Public Defender as an assistant state public defender.[4]

Notes

  1. "Burke, Brian B. 1958". Wisconsinhistory.org. 1958-04-19. Retrieved 2012-01-29.
  2. "Lawyer Search | State Bar of Wisconsin". Wisbar.org. Archived from the original on 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2012-01-29.
  3. http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/misc/lrb/blue_book/2007_2008/300_feature.pdf
  4. "Brian Burke". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2012-01-29.


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