Teresa Burrell

Several of Teresa Burrell's books have received the International Readers' Favorite Awards. Her legal suspense novels have spent months on the Amazon Best Seller lists. \n\nTeresa Burrell has dedicated her life to helping children, first as a teacher and then as an attorney in juvenile court. She taught school for twelve years before she received her juris doctor degree. She opened a private law practice which specialized in domestic, criminal, and civil cases until she landed in juvenile court where she focused on abused minors. Burrell has received several awards from the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program for her countless hours of pro bono work with children and families. \n\nBurrell writes legal suspense mysteries that incorporate many of her experiences as a lawyer. Her “Advocate Series” consists of, The Advocate, The Advocate’s Betrayal, The Advocate’s Conviction, The Advocate’s Dilemma, The Advocate’s Ex Parte, The Advocate’s Felony, The Advocate’s Geocache, and The Advocate's Homicides. Her most recent mystery novel is based on a character from The Advocate's Felony named Tuper. Tuper is now the star of his own series. The first is Mason's Missing.\n\nTeresa has also written two children's books, Gaspar, the Flatulating Ghost, and Gaspar Meets a Bully. Teresa lives in San Diego and continues to advocate children’s issues and write novels.