Leah Henderson

Leah Henderson is a director and attorney with Burke Law, P.C., where she leads the White River Junction office and practices criminal defense throughout Vermont. She has successfully defended hundreds of cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies and has extensive experience handling juvenile cases. Her listed areas of focus include sex crimes, DUI, drug charges, violent crimes, and domestic violence, giving her experience with a wide range of serious criminal matters.

Leah earned her J.D. from Vermont Law School in 2015 after attending the University at Buffalo. Her education supports the research, analysis, and courtroom preparation required in criminal defense practice. She is admitted in Vermont and New Hampshire, allowing her professional background to include work across both states. Her legal training and continued criminal defense practice provide a foundation for reviewing charges, evaluating evidence, and explaining procedural choices to clients facing significant legal consequences.

Leah has handled criminal cases across Vermont and has built substantial experience representing people accused of offenses at different levels of seriousness. Her juvenile work adds another dimension to a practice that otherwise centers on adult criminal defense. She works with clients facing allegations involving drugs, impaired driving, violence, domestic incidents, and sex offenses, applying her experience to case preparation, negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and decisions that can affect a client’s record and future.

Leah Henderson brings statewide criminal defense experience and a direct advocacy role to people facing serious accusations. Her position at Burke Law places her at the head of the firm’s White River Junction office while maintaining a practice focused on criminal matters. She helps clients understand the charges against them, identify available options, and move through the court process with legal guidance grounded in extensive defense work involving misdemeanors, felonies, DUI cases, and juvenile matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Burke Law
• Member, Vermont Bar Association

Licensed State

• Vermont

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