Brian Burke (Wisconsin politician)

Brian Burke
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
1988–2003
Preceded by John Norquist
Succeeded by Tim Carpenter
Personal details
Born April 19, 1958
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Patricia Coorough
Residence Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Profession Now a Public Defender
Religion Catholic

Brian Burke (born April 19, 1958) is a Wisconsin politician and legislator.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Burke graduated from Washington High School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) in 1975 and Marquette University in 1978.[1] In 1984, he was elected to the Milwaukee Common Council.[1] From 1988 until 2003, Burke served in the Wisconsin State Senate.[2]

Burke now works in the Milwaukee office of the Wisconsin State Public Defender as an assistant state public defender.[3] He received his law degree in 1981 from Georgetown University.[4]

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Burke, Brian B. 1958". Wisconsinhistory.org. 1958-04-19. Retrieved 2012-01-29.
  2. http://www.legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/bb/07bb/pdf/99-191.pdf
  3. "Brian Burke". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2012-01-29.
  4. "Lawyer Search | State Bar of Wisconsin". Wisbar.org. Retrieved 2012-01-29.