Lucinda Dawn Bugden

Lucinda Dawn Bugden

3.4
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Rockford, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

216 N Court St, Rockford, IL

About Lucinda

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Representing individuals in divorce or legal separation proceedings. Flat fees & available in uncontested matters.

34 years | 30 cases

50%
Child Support 30%

Represent parents in custody or visitation disputes. Believe that every child should have a relationship with both parents or all parents (including both birth and step parents)

34 years | 100 cases

30%
Criminal Defense 10%

Represent individuals charged with crimes to achieve best result possible.

34 years | 100 cases

10%
Bankruptcy and Debt 5%

Represent individuals who need bankruptcy relief for new start in their lives. Complete credit report to find all creditors, prepare petition, attend 341 meetings and help client discharge all debts, except gov't and marital judgments.

19 years | 80 cases

5%
Probate 5%

Represent individuals who are seeking custody of family member or close friend to help them manage their estate. Lawyer charges lowest legal rate in Winnebago County.

19 years | 10 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 33 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1992

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lucinda D. Bugden

216 N Court St, Rockford, IL, 61103-6803

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Lucinda Dawn Bugden's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brittany | August 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

REAL REVIEW

Lucinda was a lawyer on my family case for awhile. While meeting with her multiple times, she couldn’t remember things such as certain things about my case I NEEDED. Won’t answer phone calls or communicate with you unless it’s to get paid. She made me late for my last court appearance, did not give m...e any info and did not show up on top of that, and then told me she was backing out of my case and is not employed at her old law office. Instead of communicating with me, sending me everything she has on my case, finding my other lawyers or giving me some sort of refund, she has chose to constantly ignore me which has delayed the results of my case. She will talk intelligently to real you in but please get multiple opinions. I wasted money on something I could have easily done myself with the help of the court librarian. This is the same lady that would be getting ready for my court date in her office. Professionalism in this type of industry is a must and you won’t find it here. Spend the money to get a consultation from somewhere else and get multiple opinions. Lucinda, I am still very upset at how inappropriately you handled my court case, and have given you multiple chances to fix your wrongs, I hope others see this post and hear my warning do not go with her!

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

highly recommended

Lucinda was very efficient in getting me divorced in less than 3 months. Her fees were lower than any other lawyer in the area.

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Don't waste your money

Don't hire Lucinda D. Bugden, she is not reliable , she was late to every court date , she even said she didn't know we had court one time when she filed the court motion . Don't waste your money.

Lucinda Bugden

Replied last November 10, 2017

I filed pleading 1 1/2 years after the judgment had been entered when another attorney represented her. When I am in courtroom next door talking to the opposing counsel, I am not late to court. Client was only charged for time I spent drafting legal pleadings and when I was in the courtroom arguing on her case. Disgruntled client whose case I won but her husband ignored court judgment & spent money after the trial. Then client didn't want to pay me for the time I had spent on the case. It is public record that both her prior attorney and I obtained judgments for unpaid fees that client has never paid.

Posted by Carol | October 04, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer! Overloaded, but knows what matters.

Looking for a lawyer to WIN your case? Someone who knows the law and won't waster your time and money? Then I HIGHLY recommend Lucinda Bugden. She is always ready for court on time, can argue a case effectively, and doesn't run up your bill with BS. If you want her to hold your hand through what ...will probably be one of the worst times of your life, she is not your lawyer. She is your employee and never loses sight of doing what is in her client's best interest and has the knowledge and respect of her peers to make this happen without theatrics. She is a great lawyer and I will hire her again for any case of mine she chooses to handle.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Education

1991

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Northern Illinois University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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