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Joseph Brugnoli

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Avvo Rating6.9
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Licensed for 9 years
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About Joseph

Joseph served our country as a United States Army Ranger in the 75th Ranger Regiment. Joseph graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s of social science in criminal justice, then went on to study law at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he graduated with his Juris Doctor with a focus on litigation.

 

Joseph was an active law enforcement officer in the State of Michigan for 10 years and retired SWAT Operator and Sniper where he neutralized special threat situations, and apprehended perpetrators through the use of special tactics and training.

 

In addition to owning Ranger Law, Joseph is the owner of Ranger Firearm Instruction, LLC, a state recognized law enforcement and citizen training company.

 

Joseph is a combat veteran with over 17 years of military (special operations) and law enforcement experience. Joseph is honored to provide legal services in Southeast Michigan, Western Michigan and Grand Rapids. His experience and background ensures you will receive only the best service with attention to detail.

Practice areas

  1. Criminal defense: 75%

    9 years, 100 cases

  2. Child custody: 10%

  3. Family: 10%

    9 years, 25 cases

  4. Federal crime: 5%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Rademaker Law PC

2920 Fuller Ave NE Ste 209
Grand Rapids, MI, 49505-3458

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      MIActive And In Good Standing201306/27/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers3
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Top Shot, Sniper SchoolCentermass Inc.2013
      Unit CommendationCity of Ferndale2005
      Leadership AwardWestern Wayne Police Academy2005
      Combat Infantryman's BadgeU.S. Army2004
      Ranger TabU.S. Army1998
      Unit CommendationCity of FerndaleN/A
      Unit CommendationCity of FerndaleN/A
      Unit CommendationCity of FerndaleN/A
      Unit CommendationCity of FerndaleN/A
      Life Saving AwardCity of FerndaleN/A
      Life Saving AwardCity of FerndaleN/A
      Life Saving AwardCity of FerndaleN/A
      Unit CommendationCity of FerndaleN/A
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AttorneyRademaker Law, PC2014 - Present
      AttorneyRanger Law, PLLC2013 - 2014
      InternshipMacomb County Prosecutor's Office2012 - 2012
      Police OfficerCity of Ferndale2005 - 2014
      LRS Team LeaderUnited State Army National Guard1999 - 2006
      Army RangerUnited States Army1996 - 1999
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Fraternal Order of Police2005 - Present
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2012
      Michigan State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2002
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Criminal Law Section, Grand Rapids BarUnderstanding LEIN2015
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      United States v. VereekeI secured a 10 year sentence, even though the Defendant's sentencing guideline had him at 24-30 years.
      State of Michigan v. AllenI was able to get the Defendant out of jail on personal bond and he did not serve any additional time.

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      Matthew Borgula, Federal crime Attorney on Nov 11, 2015
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      Joe Brugnoli is a fine advocate for his clients who provides personal attention to their cause. His prior work in law enforcement gives him an edge when examining criminal cases and building a solid defense.

      Cost

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      • Hourly Rates $ 200-250 per hour
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      • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-33%
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