Melbourne Criminal Defence and Litigation Lawyers
Joseph Burke Law is a Melbourne litigation firm established in 2013. Led by principal solicitor Joseph Burke, the firm acts in criminal defence and civil litigation throughout Victoria. The firm has acted in significant reported proceedings, including matters before the Supreme Court of Victoria and High Court of Australia.
Our substantial experience includes mediation, trials, sentencing and appellate proceedings. The firm approaches each matter carefully by listening to client requirements and taking appropriate steps to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our experience of achieving great outcomes is demonstrated by significant reported cases in Victorian courts and in the High Court of Australia.
Below are some of our recent reported cases:
| DPP v Lombardi & Ors [2026] VCC 260 (5 March 2026) |
| Director of Public Prosecutions v Hall [2024] VSC 791 (19 December 2024) |
| [An Insurance Company] v Fair Work Ombudsman [2024] FCA 1366 (28 November 2024) |
| DPP v Kandel [2021] VCC 2183 (30 November 2021) |
| Hinch (a pseudonym) v The Queen [2021] VSCA 214 (5 August 2021) |
| DuluxGroup (Australia) Pty Ltd v Hado (No 3) [2021] FCCA 59 (19 January 2021) |
| Director of Public Prosecutions v Dalgliesh (a pseudonym) [2017] HCA 41 |
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