John P. Buza

I met Mr. John Buza in very dire circumstances. When I called him the very first time I knew he would not be a typical lawyer. He sounded like a human being rather than an automaton, aka “stone face”, who is trying to first determine if I could “afford him”... but has no genuine interest or engagement in my case-crisis whatsoever…! And believe me I had interacted with lawyers before and so I can make a solid differentiation here. It’s a drag to be dealing with the latter type & hence my appreciation and respect for Mr. Buza is exponentially greater because of that fact alone. He listened, took interest in what I was saying, had a reaction to it, was reassuring but measured in his style. He was willing to take action immediately, he did take it and provided much needed answers shortly thereafter. Mr. Buza was very present throughout the case and I am using “present” loosely because so much falls under that term. He was available even when I knew that he had no new information for me or when I was contacting him knowing that I am monopolizing his time because nothing had changed or could be changed at that time regarding the case. He made himself available for a trip to Rikers during Christmas time even though he could have very legitimately delayed it. He was patient, genuinely supportive, and genuinely responsive. He was never dismissive or turning “lawyerly formal/official” or busy. I would ask him the same questions or share concerns multiple times and he was willing to explain legal options and prospects about the case in layman’s terms multiple times. I always felt he had our back and that he would always do everything he could to effect positive outcomes regardless of our financial status. He was …normal. That's a rare find. You need someone you can partner with about the complexities of your case and Mr. Buza is someone you can partner with and depend on not only because he is a lawyer and not only because he understands but more importantly because he cares and appears to have a moral/ethics compass, that’s so lacking in the field, still intact.

John Buza has been working on my criminal case for the past year. During this entire time I have been very impressed by his professional dedication to my case. John has displayed a motivational level and seriousness of approaching and fighting my criminal case which I greatly appreciate. He has demonstrated eagerness to do whatever it takes to win my case. John also possess other qualities which I belive make him a successful lawyer. He is well organized, full of positive energy, and good listener, he always patiently answer to all my questions and concerns regarding my case. He is also systematic and manages his time effectively. In conclusion, John Buza is an excellent lawyer with a strong passion for the law. He has demonstrated the character and work ethic that lead to success in my criminal case. I do recommend John as I know he can make only positive changes to any criminal case.

Feeling like the odds were stacked against me with an unfortunate situation-I was referred to John from a few respected sources in Manhattan. Within a few hours of our initial phone conversation John had a firm grasp of the details of my case and went right to work. The ability for John to file through his knowledge of criminal law and all it's ins and outs enabled my case to be dropped and most importantly dropped within 4 weeks of hiring him. If you even consider hiring someone else- shame on you, John is a man of honesty, knowledge and most importantly results.

Mr. Buza gave me a second chance at life. From my first encounter with Mr. Buza, he was honest, thorough, and genuinely cared about me as a person, not just a client. I had already paid another law firm in Downtown Brooklyn 10k. Those three lawyers advised me to take a 10-year deal for a crime I had NOT committed. They REFUSED to take the case to trial. My family and I were devastated, to say the least. Mr. Buza, on the other hand, took the time to examine the case, the evidence and listened to ME. He was always available to listen and answer any questions I had. After his thorough review of the case, he decided that he would take my case to trial. Mr. Buza is young and knowledgeable. Therefore, he was able to relate to me. I am a Latino man in my early 20's. Mr. Buza made sure that he explained everything in a way that I understood. He explained his strategies and the laws to support them. I felt comfortable every step of the way! I was facing 90 years in jail if convicted on every charge. Mr. Buza fought and successfully got me acquitted of all EIGHT felony charges. I am a FREE MAN today because of YOU Mr. Buza. On behalf of my mom, brothers, and five-year- old son, we sincerely thank you for your dedication to my case. You proved that at the end of the day, justice does prevail with the right defense lawyer! Buza, you're the MAN!!

Experience and knowledgeable defense lawyer, easy to communicate with. Did the legwork and got the job done, resolving my case with the best possible outcome.

I imagine there is seldom a time when the necessity for law council is a welcomed occasion. I was beyond stressed about the particulars of my situation but John was courteous, informative, calming and thorough. In the multiple times we met in person, spoke on the phone or via email he always made a point to keep me "in the know" and make me feel that my fears were being acknowledged. The end result was a great resolution to unfortunate circumstances. Would definitely recommend his services!

I'm a retired lawyer, married to a lawyer, and over the years we have certainly had our fair share of legal troubles which required hiring counsel. I've consistently had two problems with counsel I have hired in the past: (a) they don't know their field well, or they don't know how to negotiate either the subject or the parties or (b) they don't answer repeated phone calls and e-mails. We were so happy with Mr. Buza's representation, which resulted in a complete dismissal of all charges. He knew the workings of the court system and its personnel, was an apt strategist, and returned every call and e-mail we made. I feel very lucky to have found him, and I recommend him wholeheartedly.

In the Fall of 2014 I retained Mr. Buza to handle my matter and he had the case dismissed in Court. I could not have been more pleased with the result. He understands the law, and knows how to make arguments that stand up in Court in a calm, reasoned, and persuasive manner as any attorney should.

Not long ago, I ran into some trouble with the law. It was so scary. But from the moment I had my first meeting with John about my case, I knew I was in good hands and would be ok. It's so important to trust your attorney, and the best thing I can say about John is that you can trust him. Would highly recommend him to anyone in trouble with the law or seeking criminal defense advice.

What I strongly admire and appreciate of Attorney John Buza are his WORDS. When he says something about a case he works diligently and focused to meet the expectations that he agreed to. When he says based on experience and precedents and the law that he can obtain a DISMISSAL, believe him, he is that kind of a lawyer committed, dedicated, give feedbacks, clearly explaining the process and decision making in the courts, industrious and approachable and most of all get the results clients expect. He is the consummate professional totally bent on fighting hard for his clients and ensuring that justice prevails.