John Joseph Bruno

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John Joseph Bruno

4.7
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 45 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rutherford, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

301state Rt 17 Ste 211, Bruno & Ferraro, Rutherford, NJ

About John

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 45 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 45 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1980

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bruno & Ferraro

301state Rt 17 Ste 211, Bruno & Ferraro, Rutherford, NJ, 07070-2575

www.brunoferraro.com

John Joseph Bruno's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

60 Client Reviews

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Posted by Donna | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Legal Service

From start to finish Mr. Bruno and his firm handled our case with professionalism and expertise. He answered every question and supported the entire family through an extraordinarily scary process. The end result was more than we could have hoped for. I would highly recommend Mr. Bruno and his firm t...o anyone finding themselves in need of a criminal attorney. I truly believe we wouldn't have received such a successful conclusion without the professional representation this firm, and specifically Mr. Bruno provided.

Posted by Gina | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

John Bruno was my families hero

I can honestly say because of John Bruno we had the best outcome possible. Mr. Bruno truly put his heart and soul into fighting for my family member. He was compassionate and beyond helpful every step of the way. We couldn't thank John Bruno enough for what he did for our family.

Posted by Marcos | January 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney. Great Outcome.

I hired John to represent me for a case against in Fort Lee. He explained my rights and what I was up against (criminal). I followed his lead and he got it the case reduced protecting me and my record.

Posted by Gloria | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

My Uncle's only hope...

This firm and Mr. John Bruno saved my Uncle from a certain unfortunate hit and run situation. This group went out and proved what we as a family knew all along. They cleared up a horrible nightmare. If your ever in BIG TROUBLE this is the man you definatly should turn to, and you can depend on him to... get you through.

Posted by Si | December 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sobriety checkpoint stop in Cliffside Park, NJ

I was forced into a stop. A friend told me to go see John J. Bruno. He was so confident about Bruno so made and appointment. As I entered the office stressed out, I read the notable cases that he won. I was felt like I was going to be in good hands. Once we met we discussed with his team of laye...rs and I found that they were all attentive and taking notes while I talked. John was polite and I felt he really cared and wanted to help me. He said I'll take care of this. At court we walked in and John was recognized immediately and we where called up ASAP. He challenged several things to defend my case and stuck to the crux of the matter, resulting in an acquittal within 6 minutes.

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John Joseph Bruno's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Benevento

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bruno and his firm are a great asset to the legal community."

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Steven Sciancalepore

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Powers,

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked several criminal cases along side Mr. Bruno and have found him to be knowledgeable and professional. His experience in and outside the courtroom cannot be overstated. He is the go to guy if you need someone to have your back. Mr. Bruno is a lawyer's lawyer."

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Jonathan Bruno

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Donohue

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John is a consummate professional. He is exceptionally knowledgeable in the areas of criminal defense and municipal practice and is a wizard in DWI's. He is passionate in defense of all of his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Severiano Lisboa

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel LaTerra

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bruno is the go-to guy for any criminal matter."

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Gerald Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great, compassionate defense attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Associations

1980 - Present

Peninsula Bar Association

Member

1980 - Present

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

Education

1979

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Fairleigh Dickinson University

BS - Bachelor of Science

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