Brian Burke (American politician)
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Brian Burke (born April 19, 1958) is an American State Public Defender in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Previously he was a state legislator.
Quick Facts Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 3rd district, Preceded by ...
Brian Burke | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office November 15, 1988 ā 2003 | |
Preceded by | John Norquist |
Succeeded by | Tim Carpenter |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-04-19) April 19, 1958 (age 66) Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Patricia Coorough |
Residence | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Profession | Now a Public Defender |
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Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Burke graduated from Washington High School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) in 1975 and Marquette University in 1978.[1] He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1981 from Georgetown University Law Center.[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]