Brooks G. McArthur

Brooks G. McArthur is an attorney at Gravel & Shea PC in Burlington, Vermont. His practice focuses on Federal and State criminal defense, plaintiff’s civil litigation, family law, and appellate litigation. He represents people facing criminal charges and those injured through negligence. His civil practice includes personal injury, medical malpractice, traumatic brain injuries, nursing home injuries, and wrongful death matters.

Brooks earned a J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law in 2002 and a B.A. with honors from the University of Vermont in 1996. He was Managing Editor of the WCL Journal of Gender, Social Policy and the Law. His academic and editorial background precedes a career spanning prosecution, criminal defense, civil claims, and appeals. He draws on that broader courtroom experience when representing clients whose cases require close attention to evidence and legal arguments.

Brooks previously served as Chief Deputy State’s Attorney in Chittenden County and Deputy State’s Attorney in Washington County. He has tried criminal and civil cases in state and federal courts and handled appeals before the Vermont Supreme Court and the Second Circuit. His defense work includes white collar crime, drug offenses, assaults, and DUI matters. He also represents clients in divorce, child support, and juvenile proceedings.

Brooks G. McArthur belongs to the Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Vermont Association for Justice, and American Association for Justice. His prosecution background complements his defense and civil litigation experience. Matters involving criminal accusations, serious injury, or family disputes require attention to both procedural protections and individual circumstances. His practice brings trial and appellate experience to helping clients address these significant legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Gravel & Shea PC
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, Criminal Justice Act Panel for the United States District Court for the District of Vermont
• Member, Criminal Justice Act Panel for the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
• Member, Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Vermont Association for Justice
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Second Circuit Court of Appeals (2018)
• Member, United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (2021)
• Member, Former Member, Burlington Development Review Board
• Member, Member, Board of Directors, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Burlington, VT
• Member, Member, Board of Directors, Burlington Country Club
• Member, Former Development Committee Member, Pomerleau Greater Burlington YMCA
• Member, Former Member, Board of Directors, Hope Works (formerly Women Helping Battered Women)
• Member, Former Coach, Burlington Youth Football
• Member, Former Coach, Greater Burlington Girls Soccer League

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• American University, Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Vermont
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges