Joseph A. Bugni

I felt completely unheard and powerless — like no one was listening and my life was slipping away. Then I met Joe Bugni. From the very first moment, he treated me with empathy, honesty, and integrity. He listened, understood, and fought tirelessly for me, turning one of the darkest moments of my life... into a chance to move forward. Joe didn’t just handle my case — he gave me my life back. If you want an attorney who truly listens, fights relentlessly, and delivers results, Joe Bugni is the one to call.

I give Joe Bugni my strongest and highest recommendation. From the very beginning, Joe demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, integrity, and dedication that immediately set him apart. He took the time to thoroughly understand my family’s situation, listened carefully to our concerns, a...nd provided clear, thoughtful guidance at every stage of the process. Joe’s communication was outstanding. He was consistently responsive, proactive, and highly detail-oriented, ensuring we were always informed and confident in how our matter was being handled. He explained complex issues in a clear and approachable way and made sure we felt supported and prepared throughout the entire process. His follow-up was meticulous, and nothing was ever overlooked. Thanks to Joe’s expertise, efficiency, and strategic approach, we achieved a very positive outcome for my family in a remarkably quick timeframe. His calm demeanor, sound judgment, and steady guidance significantly reduced what could have been an extremely stressful experience. What truly distinguishes Joe is his deep compassion and commitment to justice—not only for his clients, but for what is right within the broader community. He genuinely cares about achieving fair and meaningful outcomes and approaches his work with a strong sense of integrity and responsibility. Joe is not only highly knowledgeable and effective, but also compassionate, trustworthy, and principled. He went above and beyond our expectations, and I am sincerely grateful for his advocacy and support. I would recommend Joe Bugni without hesitation to anyone seeking an outstanding attorney who puts clients first, values justice, and delivers results.

Joe Bugni is seriously THE BEST. Compassionate, caring, kind, thoughtful, and an expert in his field. You are more than a client to him - in fact, he is your friend - and a fellow human being who is dedicated to best representing you and your circumstances. And his paralegal Trinity is a great asset ...to his team. HIGHLY recommended.

Joseph A. Bugni of Hurley Burish S.C. is currently representing my husband in a sentence modification/sentence adjustment matter, and his willingness to take our case meant more to me than I can put into words. From the very beginning, he has been responsive, compassionate, and professional — consist...ently returning calls and emails the same day, which has made an enormous difference during an incredibly stressful time. He listens, explains things clearly, and treats our family with respect. Having him on our side has given us real hope and confidence. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

I never needed a criminal defense attorney in my life. Until I did. I am eternally grateful for Joe Bugni. He is the kind of exceptional human being that movies are made about. He’s a hero that seems too good to be true, but he is. He is a real person - who demonstrated, in my every contact with him..., kindness, hard work, and brilliance. Kindness I met Attorney Bugni during the most difficult time of my life. From the start and always, he was non-judgmental, thoughtful, and curious about who I was as a person. He gave me space to share my point of view, he asked helpful questions, and he always took the time to make sure mine were answered as well. We met in his office with his explanation and plans thoroughly diagramed on a whiteboard. We went on walks to clear our heads. He called me often just to check in and make sure I was okay. His kindness and compassion are extraordinary. Hard work Attorney Bugni couples his thoughtfulness with a zeal for doing the work. He is truly excited about legal analysis, legal research, and legal writing. He is a disciplined, meticulous, thorough advocate. He frequently took a seed of a thought and turned it into a taut, compelling work of advocacy after research, writing, and re-writing. Attorney Bugni works in concert with paralegal Trinity Northrop to produce written filings that are accurate, well-researched, easy to understand, and actually attractive, adding pull-out quotes, diagrams, tables for maximum persuasive value. Ms. Northrop is Attorney Bugni’s secret weapon. She makes what Attorney Bugni writes better. She also shares many of Attorney Bugni’s attributes. Together they will never be outworked by any adversary. Brillance Attorney Bugni is highly intelligent, but with an uncommon (among lawyers of his skill) humility. It is this combination that drives his excellence in that he tests his own arguments repeatedly for errors, assumptions, and holes. He is creative in anticipating responses to his advocacy and he has an economy of words that is refreshing. He doesn’t waste time. His work is so well-polished and prepared that he doesn’t have to say much. He is confident, but not arrogant. Now that my case is done, I would not be the positive, happy person I am today without the care and counsel of Attorney Bugni. He walked with me through every twist and turn. He became a friend while maintaining professionalism. He took calls from people close to me. He spent untold hours helping me not only get past the case against me, but also making sure that I was okay, that I had support from family and friends, and that I have a future. He is my hero. I cannot thank him enough.