An “End of Season” party for Judge Joseph F. Burke is slated for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 20, in the 15th District Court Jury Assembly Room, 4th floor, 301 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor. Light appetizers and beverages will be served. The party will celebrate Judge Burke’s 42 years in the legal community, including 12 years on the bench, as he retires.
Judge Burke was appointed to the 15th Judicial District Court bench by Gov. Rick Snyder on Feb. 15, 2012. He was appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court as Chief Judge effective Jan. 1, 2016. He presides over general civil provider cases and drunk driving cases as well as the specialized Sobriety Court docket.
Judge Burke received his undergrad degree from Michigan State University, and his JD from Cooley Law School. He also completed advanced training from the National College of District Attorneys in the areas of computer forensics and the use of technology in courts.
Judge Burke has lived and worked in Ann Arbor his entire legal career. From 1982 to 1986 he was an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Washtenaw County Prosecutor William F. Delhey. In 1986, he entered private practice at Burke & Rennell, P.C. In 1993, he returned to the Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorneys Office when Prosecutor Brian L. Mackie appointed him Chief Assistant, the position he held until March 2012 when he left to join the 15th Judicial District Court bench.
Judge Burke has served several local non-profit organizations as a board member, including Neighborhood Senior Services, Humane Society Of Huron Valley (past president), the Washtenaw Council on Alcoholism (past president) and Dawn Farm. He is the past president of the Washtenaw Community Concert Band.
Judge Burke is a member of the State Bar Association, the American Judges Association and the Michigan District Judges Association.
Judge Burke was appointed to the 15th Judicial District Court bench by Gov. Rick Snyder on Feb. 15, 2012. He was appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court as Chief Judge effective Jan. 1, 2016. He presides over general civil provider cases and drunk driving cases as well as the specialized Sobriety Court docket.
Judge Burke received his undergrad degree from Michigan State University, and his JD from Cooley Law School. He also completed advanced training from the National College of District Attorneys in the areas of computer forensics and the use of technology in courts.
Judge Burke has lived and worked in Ann Arbor his entire legal career. From 1982 to 1986 he was an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Washtenaw County Prosecutor William F. Delhey. In 1986, he entered private practice at Burke & Rennell, P.C. In 1993, he returned to the Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorneys Office when Prosecutor Brian L. Mackie appointed him Chief Assistant, the position he held until March 2012 when he left to join the 15th Judicial District Court bench.
Judge Burke has served several local non-profit organizations as a board member, including Neighborhood Senior Services, Humane Society Of Huron Valley (past president), the Washtenaw Council on Alcoholism (past president) and Dawn Farm. He is the past president of the Washtenaw Community Concert Band.
Judge Burke is a member of the State Bar Association, the American Judges Association and the Michigan District Judges Association.
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