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

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Practice Area

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Awards

Client's Choice
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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

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Skillful and Compassionate Representation

John Bruno is the sort of practitioner who delivers on his promises and treats each case, whether it be a standard traffic offense (which mine was) to a homicide (which I have experienced him undertake in court) with the same diligence and commitment to results. He is a voracious and meticulous advoc...ate for his clients no matter how big or small their issues may be. He treated my very routine matter with kid gloves and made me feel comfortable, respected and heard. John's years of experience and gregarious personality make it easy for him to negotiate with local prosecutors, which is a testament to his personality and skills-- something not every attorney can boast and which was an undeniable asset in my case. He was always in touch with me and addressed each and every one of my questions, no matter how small. His office staff is friendly and organized and I never felt like I was abandoned in this process. I would recommend John and his practice Bruno and Ferraro to anyone in need of legal assistance.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The Best!!! I am so grateful for John!

I am so grateful that I was recommended John. I don't know what I would have done without his legal guidance and expertise. He is experienced, knowledgeable and knows the legal system inside and out (I mean he can recite traffic ticket code #s definitions). He is genuine guy and kind. If you hire... John, you know you are in great hands. He definitely takes care of business and that is who you need and can trust. I wholeheartedly recommend him.

Posted by Dawn | August 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Superior Far Beyond Expectations!

I retained John Bruno after finding myself in the unfortunate circumstances of receiving 3 traffic charges that carried potentially severe consequences including loss of license and thousands in fines at best. My career and livelihood were at stake. John was empathetic and detail oriented and exuded ...a calm confidence which immediately put me at ease. He took the time and even contacted me on a weekend off to be sure he had all needed details for our case the next day. The case outcome vastly exceeded my expectations and I am still in awe of what he accomplished. I cannot emphasize enough that if you are in need of superior representation, put your trust and confidence in John Bruno. I will be eternally grateful to him and his staff for their kindness, helpfulness and empathy in a most trying ordeal. He has a client for life in me and I will refer to all those I come across in need of same. Thank you John. Dawn

Posted by Ann | February 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

An excellent lawyer

Mr. John Bruno is one excellent lawyer. He made me feel like family from our very first meeting, and I knew I was in capable hands. I was issued multiple traffic violations. With John’s knowledge and experience, I received the most favorable outcome possible. I am completely satisfied and gratefu...l to John for his passion and integrity.

Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Unbelievable outcome

First off, I would like to thank Mr. Bruno for all of his hard work and diligence throughout the past 6 months. John and his team have provided a more than favorable outcome, unbelievable really. I was involved in a motor vehicle accident and facing life changing consequences. Loss of my license a...nd premium increases seemed minuscule in comparison to what I stood to lose. My job and career were not something that could be easily replaced. My reputation and financial livelihood were on the line. I was issued several tickets and more than enough points to have my license suspended in the state of New Jersey. I was referred to Mr. Bruno by a good friend in law enforcement, who was aware of my legal situation. I was told if I want someone in my corner, it’ was John. Since I was initially in medical care, John had my arraignment rescheduled. The first time I went to court I was nervous to say the least. I thought I just spent a lot of money for a lawyer who would get the small stuff thrown out and still receive the heavy charges. When John walked into court, he was greeted with the upmost respect. You could tell John had years of in field experience as he had an existing rapport with both the judge and prosecutor. We weren’t even in his area of New Jersey by the way. Even a young and upcoming lawyer handling speeding tickets greeted John with envy. When John sat down he told me to relax. He was very transparent in letting me know nothing was happening on my first appearance. John let me know I didn’t have an easy case and didn’t promise an end result. He just promised to fight for me. Seeing how John handled himself in court and by the way people treated him instilled confidence in me. We went to court at least 5 times and each time I was putting 100% faith in John. After the initial arraignment John called me and pretty much laid out his tentative plans for defense. John and I discussed alternate lines of defense and I was diligent in making sure to provide all pertinent information on my end. I’m not one to micromanage, so i let John do his thing. John would keep me in the loop as time went on, and I genuinely trusted his discretion. He’d always let me know where his head was during the case. He’d also let me know of any breaks or avenues to pursue for a favorable outcome. Coming from a financial background I didn’t pretend to be educated in the subject area of law. In layman’s terms, it was the underdog story of my life. All the evidence was against me. With in depth knowledge of the case and solid legal arguments we were able to come to a more than successful ending. John called me the day before my final court appearance, and had news on my case. I had the mindset of expecting the worst and hoping for the best. John laid out exactly how it would go the next day in court. I was informed all of my large charges and heavy violations were getting tossed. The feeling of relief brought me to tears, literally . The rollercoaster of emotions I went through expecting to get royally f***** and turning out fine was indescribable. As much as I now love John, I hope to never find myself in another situation where I need his services. From this point forward, I can say I will never look outside of his firm for any legal matters. Forever grateful,

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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

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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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