Attorney Profile

At the Law Offices of Aubrey Burton, Jr., we believe that the success of every case depends on the interpersonal relationship between the attorney and the client. As a service oriented firm, we are able to meet the commitment that we make to each of our clients to provide personalized attention to each matter that we accept. Our conscious approach leads to better service, more favorable results and lower costs for our clients.

We focus on all areas of the law, with a keen emphasis on family and domestic matters. Such matters include, but are not limited to: divorce; child custody and visitation; grandparent visitation issues; contempt prosecution and defense; child support; deviations from the child support guidelines; alimony; separation agreements; marital property agreements; prenuptial agreements; peace orders; protective orders; standby guardian nominations; modifications of preexisting orders; and post judgment motions, exceptions to Master’s Recommendations, and appeals.

Aubrey Burton, Jr. is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and California. Mr. Burton obtained his undergraduate education at Morgan State University, where he graduated magna cum laude. Mr. Burton received his Juris Doctor degree from Tulane Law School, where he served as the Junior Managing Editor for Tulane Law School’s edition of The National Black Law Journal, and as an attorney with the Tulane Criminal Defense Clinic. Prior to practicing law in the private sector, Mr. Burton served as a judicial law clerk at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Weekend and after hours appointments are available, in addition to a free telephone consultation. For more information concerning Mr. Burton and the office, please visit the office’s website at www.thelegalcounsel.com. Se habla Espanol.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI
• Traffic Violations
• Family Law
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Immigration & Naturalization Law

Bar Admissions

• Maryland
• California
• District of Columbia

Education

• Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana
  Juris Doctor
  Law Journal: The National Black Law Journal, Junior Managing Editor
  
  
• Morgan State University
  B.A.
  Honors: Magna Cum Laude
  Major: Sociology
  Major: Criminal Justice
  
  

Honors and Awards

• Regents Scholar
• Howard Hughes Fellowship
• Golden Key National Honor Society
• Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
• Alpha Lambda Delta Scholastic Honor Society
• National Deans List

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Prince George's County Bar Association
  Member
  
  
• American Bar Association
  Member
  
  
• Maryland State Bar Association
  Member
  
  
• District of Columbia Bar Association
  Member
  
  
• State Bar of California
  Member
  
  
• Philippine American Bar Association
  Member, Board of Directors
  
  
• Marlborough Inns of Court
  Member
  
  

Past Employment Positions

• Hon. Reggie B. Walton at Superior Court of the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Judicial Law Clerk
• Law Office of Senator Thomas V. Miller, Jr., Clerk
• Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office, Economic Crimes Division, Clerk
• Law Offices of George E. Meng, Associate Attorney
• Meng & Alpert, LLC, Associate Attorney

Languages

• Spanish