
THE LAW OFFICES OF JOHANNA G. BURKE, ESQ.
SPECIAL NEEDS ATTORNEY AND ADVOCATE
Passionate Fighter, Relentless Hope, Peace of Mind
Johanna proudly displays the Superman logo surrounded by autism puzzle pieces on her left arm as a token of love and devotion to her son Aidan, who is her hero, and as a symbol of her relentless pursuit to fight for this lifelong disability.
THE LAW OFFICES OF JOHANNA G. BURKE, ESQ.
SPECIAL NEEDS ATTORNEY AND ADVOCATE
Passionate Fighter, Relentless Hope, Peace of Mind
Johanna proudly displays the Superman logo surrounded by autism puzzle pieces on her left arm as a token of love and devotion to her son Aidan, who is her hero, and as a symbol of her relentless pursuit to fight for this lifelong disability.
WE ARE MORE THAN ATTORNEYS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS … WE ARE ADVOCATES …
Do you stay up late at night constantly worrying about your child getting all the appropriate services they need so they can reach their best potential? Are you worried that your child will not learn basic skills to reach a level of independence? Are you always tired of having to fight for basic services and don’t know how to navigate the system? Are you exhausted because your child requires 24 hour care and you don’t get a break and it’s taking a toll on your family?
Johanna Burke gets it. She is the mother to a severely developmentally disabled child. She understands all of your concerns because she lives it too. Let Johanna help you so you can get the peace of mind you need.
Johanna not only advocates for the special needs of the developmentally disabled population, but also advocates for those with autism spectrum disorders, Downes syndrome, brain injuries, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, dyslexia, apraxia, seizure disorders, bipolar depression, and those with visual and hearing impairments.
SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW
Johanna can help you in the review and implementation of IEPs, as well as making sure your children are getting all the appropriate services.
RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENTS
Johanna can help you in placing your child with special needs under the age of 21 as well as over the age of 21 into an appropriate placement. She handles abuse and neglect cases.
NAVIGATING CARE IN NJ
Johanna has extensive knowledge and experience in navigating how to get services in the many twists and turns in New Jersey’s system of care. She also handles Social Security Disability issues as well as Medicaid issues.
GUARDIANSHIPS
Johanna has experience in the Guardianship process and can help your family decide what is best for your child before they turn 18 years of age.
CONTACT US FOR A FREE 30 MINUTE CONSULTATION
AIDAN IS THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE AND
AIDAN IS THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE AND







News & Resources
Abuse of Disabled People in N.J. Group Homes Persists as Accountability Lags, Watchdog Says
In October 2021. Burke has asked for the state to investigate why her son was bruised and scratched and why it wasn’t reported sooner.
Clock Ticking for Disabled Youth Likely to Lose Their Homes. It’s a Recurring Dilemma for N.J. Families.
Oaks Integrated Care intends to close five group homes in south Jersey serving 24 children and young adults with developmental disabilities, “due to staffing challenges faced by our agency,”
Spectrum Perspectives
I recently had the pleasure to speak with Cindy from Robbie and Me: Autism Reality. Like me, Cindy has firsthand experience raising a son diagnosed with autism. We share a unique bond, and both of us advocate for helping those with special needs receive the support they need to thrive. In Cindy’s podcast, Spectrum Perspectives, she has insightful and inspiring conversations with mothers of autistic children, raising awareness for this vital cause.
See what happened with the disabled man who helped topple Return Home N.J.
Hunterdon County native Tyler Loftus, 23, is the first person allowed to return to a government-funded, out-of-state facility since the end of the Return Home New Jersey policy this summer.
Mother Fights New Jersey to Return Disabled Daughter to New Hampshire Facility
You don’t notice Jennifer Sullivan’s autism, at first. Her sunny personality conceals the physical tics and childlike repetitions. But the 27-year-old functions on a 5-year-old’s level, and her mom, Joan, says Jennifer’s behavior has deteriorated significantly since New Jersey officials compelled her to leave an out-of-state treatment facility.
Christie not following law he signed, says disabled woman's mom
When Jennifer Sullivan lived on a farm in New Hampshire for two years, the 26-year-old petite woman with autism hiked, worked in a bakery and tended to lambs and cows. She ate fruits and vegetables. She liked to socialize
South Jersey group home under investigation for assault of disabled resident will close
A large group home operator in New Jersey intends to close one of its properties in Burlington County as local police and state regulators investigate a claim that a 22-year-old resident with autism was assaulted by staff in May.
Rock Out For A Good Cause At "Fight 4 Autism"
CBS2’s Andrea Grymes speaks with rocker and Broadway star Constantine Maroulis. along with “Fight 4 Autism” founder Johanna Burke.