Michele L. Burton

Michele L. Burton, co-founding partner of her law firm, hails from Portsmouth, Virginia. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Anthropology from the University of Virginia. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts in Humanities, focusing on Race and Law, from Old Dominion University. In May 2012, she completed her Juris Doctorate at the College of William and Mary School of Law, passing the bar that October.

Michele began her legal career as a magistrate in Norfolk, Virginia, where she conducted hearings for arrest and search warrants, temporary detention orders, and emergency protective orders. In 2015, she transitioned to criminal prosecution in Portsmouth, Virginia, handling a wide array of cases, including homicide, arson, and drug offenses.

In 2021, Michele and her family relocated to Loudoun County, where she served as a Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for nearly three years. Her work included prosecuting complex cases, such as a homicide with no physical evidence, utilizing advanced technology like surveillance footage and cell site data.

Currently, Michele focuses her practice on criminal, traffic, family, and civil matters. Known for her litigation skills, she is committed to ensuring her clients are heard and kept informed throughout their legal proceedings.