Joseph A. Bugni

United States Federal Public Defender Joseph Bugni is the single most KICKASS LAWYER I’ve ever had!!! Trust me, I’m the guy who knows court appointed lawyers better than most! I read about the website; AVVO and instantly knew that I had to write a brief letter about the most impressive man and lawye...r I’ve ever met! Most lawyers, (especially court appointed ones) totally suck!!! How do I know? I’ve (sadly) been incarcerated for over 27 years and, in turn, I have been appointed lawyers at least ten times and accordingly, I’ve come to realize the difference between good, average, or bad lawyers… Over time my time, those lawyers easily found their way(s) into the following rating system: 4 = were completely incompetent. 3 = were below-average and just went through the (bare minimum) motions. 2 = were actually good. And 1 = Joe Bugni was unconditionally FANTASTIC on every possible level! Granted, I’m a screw up and a man who will never get out of prison … BUT, I’m also far from obtuse and in turn, from my first ever meeting with Joe, I was made to know, (not just ‘feel’) that I had been appointed one of the most sincere, direct, honest and competent human beings within the system. And, throughout my entire legal proceedings (and beyond) Joe proved to not only be extremely thorough, but also surprisingly thoughtful, in what we both knew was a no-win legal predicament that I was facing. You see, with most of us who are in county jails, (especially those of us who cannot afford bail) and who are essentially ‘stuck’ for many months within one of the most aggravating, frustrating, confusing, depressing, and worrisome real life situation(s) imaginable, it’s the court appointed attorney who ends up being an all-important lifeline to answers, the free world, and help … but most fail to realize that! Not Joe! At my very first meeting with him, he started off our relationship with the words, “What can I do to help you??” “Is there anyone I can call for you??” “How do you want me to go about your defense??” And, over an entire spring, summer, and fall and to present date, Joe has never veered away from being THAT person I first met. (We’ve known each other for just under a year now … My legal stuff is long over … and still, to date, he continually asks if he can do anything to help me!) … And in turn, beyond being an exceptional lawyer, he’s a hell of a human being! Bottom line, Joe Bugni rocks!!! – And if your organization/website has an extra trophy, or award, laying around somewhere, you need to award, or at least recognize, this man … He’s that exceptional of a public defender, lawyer, father, man, friend and human being!!

Joseph Bugni is representing my Brother in cases that were in desperate need of someone to look outside the box and with patience and experience to find the best avenue in which to take these complex cases. He is really taking the time to "cover all bases" and keep our Family informed. We are very ex...cited about the appeal he recently obtained for my Brother and because of Mr. Bugni's keen and strategic ways, we have a sense of comfort knowing that he has put forth back-up solutions for any "bumps in the road". Joe is really someone you want on your side fighting for you. We are very satisfied with this unwavering individual we have on our side.

Joe was really on it. My process was definitely out of the normal. He made sure I was fully aware of everything good and bad ups and downs. I'm truly grateful to have not only met him as my lawyer but to have met him as a person. He really went in depth to make sure justice was reached and it was ama...zing because we knew it could of been worst. So when I was asked to write a review for him I was on top of it and would recommend him to anyone five stars across the board thanks bugs

Mr Bugni is an amazing attorney. He did absolutely everything he said he would for for our family. Kept in contact with the family thru out the entire process letting us know step by step what was going on and even now after everything is resolved he continues to contact us just to make sure that o...ur family is doing well.