Direct Access Barrister

John Joseph Burke

Direct Access Barrister

John Joseph Burke

John has a busy practice representing individuals and solicitors in crime, immigration, and road traffic matters. He also represents the CPS and the Home Office. Representing both sides in crime and immigration casework has made John well-rounded.

John regularly represents solicitors and individual clients directly in criminal matters as well as the CPS as an agent prosecutor. He is highly rated by his clients as one who is highly prepared, wields knowledge of the relevant procedural rules and caselaw, and exercises sound judgment. John maintains a robust diary of criminal cases in the Magistrates' and Crown Courts. He prosecutes and defends at all stages of proceedings. He is meticulous, thorough and focused on advancing the most persuasive argument given the particular facts of a case.

Area of Law

Crime

Initial Hearings
Trials
Case Management Hearings
Sentencing Hearings

Exceptional Hardship & Special Reasons Mitigation Hearings

What sort of work do I do?

John can be instructed to represent clients in all stages of proceedings within his practice areas.

Who do I work for?

John represents a range of clients, including individuals and businesses. John accepts instructions via direct access and through solicitors.

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