Meet Dawn Burke

As a Judge, Dawn will expand her ability to serve, uplift those in need and leave a lasting, positive impact on the community.  Dawn’s legal experience, paired with the wisdom gained through her own life journey, has prepared her to be a fair, compassionate, empathetic and effective judge who is committed to upholding the principles of justice. 

At the heart of Dawn’s approach is a deep belief in justice and fairness for all. She is committed to fostering a courtroom environment where all parties, regardless of background, feel respected, heard and understood. Her empathetic demeanor ensures that every individual will be treated with dignity and that their concerns will be given thoughtful consideration. 

With an open mind and a firm commitment to doing what is right, Dawn will work tirelessly to make decisions that reflect not only the letter of the law but also the spirit of justice that underpins our society.

 With over 32 years of legal experience, Dawn has practiced extensively in diverse areas of law, including criminal, family, civil, and wills and estates—the same areas overseen by County Judges.  

Her background includes serving as a former Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney (in the nation's third-largest prosecutor's office), a partner at DiDonato & Burke, LLC, and in-house counsel at Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors and Addison Wolf Real Estate.  

A 1992 graduate of Villanova Law School, Dawn is admitted to the bar in New Jersey (1992) and Pennsylvania (1993), as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey (1992) and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1995). 

Beyond her legal practice, Dawn is deeply committed to serving her community.  She has provided legal counsel as Solicitor for the Bucks County Democratic Committee and Comans, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with mental disabilities.  

Her commitment to community support extends to her service as an Arbitrator in the Bucks County Mortgage Diversion Program and as a member of the Board of Directors at the Bucks County Housing Development Corp.  

Dawn has also volunteered her legal expertise through the Wills for Heroes program at the Register of Wills and Legal Aid at Southeastern of PA.  Previously, she served on the Lower Makefield Township Planning Commission, further demonstrating her dedication to civic engagement.