Michael Burt
Disclaimer: Inclusion on this page does not imply that this individual had knowledge of, participated in, or committed any illegal or immoral act. This page documents their publicly known connection to the events of September 10, 2025 for investigative reference only.
Living Person Notice: Michael Burt is a living person. We document his public role as a defense attorney only, with attribution. We do not assert wrongdoing.
Investigative Value
Michael N. Burt (Law Office of Michael Burt, San Francisco) is listed in the project's court-case notes as reported to be part of the defense team for the accused shooter. The file contains only this thin, procedural reference, so this page is intentionally modest. Representing an accused person is a core function of the legal system and implies no wrongdoing.
For the surrounding proceedings, see the court section.
Role — September 10, 2025 (or: Role in the Case)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Described role | Defense attorney reported as part of the defense team |
| Connection to CK case | Named among counsel associated with the accused shooter's defense |
| Status | Alive |
What is reported
- Per the project's court-case notes, Burt is listed as reported to be part of the defense team, alongside Kathryn Nester, Richard Novak, and Staci Visser.
- The source material contains no further detail about his specific activity in the case.
- Counterpoint: Serving on a criminal defense team is a lawful, constitutionally protected role. Nothing in the source material shows that Burt did anything improper.
Open Questions
- In what capacity does Burt serve on the defense team, and on which motions has he appeared?
- When did he formally join the case?
- Is there any public docket record confirming his role?
Status
Status: Alive. No crime or wrongdoing is alleged against Michael Burt; this page documents his reported role as a defense attorney only, under defamation-safe framing.
Sources
- Court-case summaries retained in the project's private investigation file, listing Burt among the reported defense team.