Because it takes one to know one
Christine Burke is a former police sergeant, major case detective and court-qualified expert witness. She examines police policy, procedure and culture — and applies forensic genetic genealogy — for criminal defense, prosecution, personal injury and Section 1983 civil litigation across the United States.
“It’s not one side versus the other, it’s about truth, facts and justice.”
01 — Specialization
Initial patrol response, detective and cold case investigations, narcotics, vice and white collar assignments, officer supervision, and officer communications including report writing, MDT, dispatch and over-the-air radio traffic.
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02 — Specialization
Founder and lead instructor of Genetic Genealogy For Law Enforcement. Investigative genetic genealogy methodology, database terms of service, consent and privacy issues, lead development and the identification of unknown suspects and deceased persons.
Explore this practiceChristine Burke holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and a Master of Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. She served as a patrol officer, major case detective and sergeant at the Jupiter Police Department, working narcotics, vice, undercover operations, crime scenes, death and sexual assault investigations.
Her criminal defense investigation practice began in 2008 serving private clients through Strategic Intelligence Services PLLC, expanded in 2017 to the Maricopa County Office of Public Defense Services, and evolved in 2021 with the founding of Genetic Genealogy For Law Enforcement® (GGLE). She now works with clients across the United States and around the globe.
Charging decisions, arrest and probable cause review, discovery gap analysis, deposition and cross-examination preparation, trial testimony.
Neutral review of officer conduct, training and supervision against agency policy and generally accepted police practices.
Use of force, unlawful detention, failure to supervise or train, and municipal liability standards.
Forensic genetic genealogy strategy, investigative lead review, and testimony on methodology and its limits.
“Christine is a highly skilled investigator whose experience, professionalism, and ability to achieve results are second to none. She is very dependable and a pleasure to work with. My firm and my clients have benefited greatly from her work.”
“I have had the privilege of using Ms. Burke as an investigator for a number of my cases over the years. She is able to think outside of the box and is tenacious in getting the results and information I am looking for.”
“You played a considerable role in our deposition prep, which I believe was part of the reason we were able to reach agreement on the plea.”
“A year and a half of feeling defeated and then you come along. I finally feel there is hope.”
1986
Sworn law enforcement career begins — Stuart PD reserve officer
1988–1996
Jupiter Police Department: patrol officer, major case detective, sergeant
2008
Founds Strategic Intelligence Services PLLC — criminal defense investigations begin for private clients
2015
Lead instructor, ContinuingEducationAndTraining.com
2017
Contract Defense Investigator
2019
Begins court-qualified expert witness practice
2021
Genetic Genealogy For Law Enforcement® — a service and training based business
Present
Serving clients across the United States and globally
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