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]

In the summer of 2002, Burke and other legislative leaders were ensnared in a caucus scandal. He was initially charged with 18 felony counts, including misconduct in public office and altering documents. He pleaded guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor, and was sentenced to six months in jail with two years of probation.[4][5]

Burke now works in the Milwaukee office of the Wisconsin State Public Defender as an assistant state public defender.[6]

Notes
  1. "Burke, Brian B. 1958". Wisconsinhistory.org. 1958-04-19. Retrieved 2012-01-29.
  2. "Lawyer Search | State Bar of Wisconsin". Wisbar.org. Retrieved 2012-01-29.
  3. http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/misc/lrb/blue_book/2007_2008/300_feature.pdf
  4. Timeline: The case against Brian Burke, The Journal Times, Nov 30, 2005, retrieved June 25, 2020
  5. Scandal Conviction, Madison.com, January 13, 2006, retrieved June 25, 2020
  6. "Brian Burke". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2012-01-29.


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