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Walter F. Bugden, Jr. is a partner with Bugden & Isaacson, LLC. Mr. Bugden focuses his practice in the area of criminal law. He handles all types of criminal matters including white collar cases, murder/manslaughter, sex offenses and DUI cases. He is a seasoned criminal trial attorney with over 35 years of experience, including having tried over 222 criminal jury trials. Between 2000 and 2010, Mr. Bugden obtained 25 acquittals in jury trials involving such charges as manslaughter, rape, negligent homicide, forcible sexual abuse, assault, drunk driving, and aggravated sexual abuse of a child.
Mr. Bugden was an adjunct law professor at the University of Utah College of Law for over five years. He has served on the Utah Sentencing Commission and on the Utah Supreme Court's Task Force on Improving the Jury System. In October 2005, Mr. Bugden was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers. In addition, he has received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of lawyers. This is the highest possible rating at attorney can receive, indicating preeminent legal ability and the utmost ethical standards.
In 2008, Super Lawyers magazine featured Mr. Bugden in an article entitled “The Unpopular Defense.” He was selected for the Mountain States Super Lawyers from 2007 through the present. Utah Business magazine named Mr. Bugden as one of the Legal Elite in Utah.
Mr. Bugden earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Utah College of Law and has been licensed to practice law in Utah since 1977.
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Acquired: 1977
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445 E 200 S Ste 150, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111-2141
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Posted by anonymous | February 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I hired Walter Bugden in a federal case he was able to get me released from California jail and able to come to Utah to face my charges. He was able to get all charges dropped. I could not have been happier. He was very clear on the possible outcomes of the case. I would without a doubt recommend him...
Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Defended Warren Jeffs, a man who gave little girls to rapists. He wants men to be allowed to marry 14 year olds against their will.
Posted by chad | July 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Wally and his staff helped fight my case for over 5 years while i was under indictment..they dedicated tremendous energy to interviewing my employees, understanding all our business practices, getting private investigators involved and then going the extra distance by treating myself and other import...
Posted by Bryan | May 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I enlisted Wally to defend my nephew on a DUI and drug possession charge. The facts were stacked against my nephew but since he is young and these charges could severely impact his future, I knew we had to fight it. Upon meeting Wally and his team, they very clearly explained their strategy and set...
Posted by Dustin | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My name is Dustin, I never write reviews. However, when you are realistically facing prison time and an Attorney is as intelligent, thoughtful, and caring as Wally was I have to. Let me be clear this was a self inflicted wound I had. I went to meet with Wally and I was petrified. He helped me to take...
"Wally is one of the best criminal defense attorney's in the state. He is experienced, skilled and can handle any type of criminal case. I endorse this lawyer."
"Wally is a first rate criminal defense attorney. He is an excellent trial attorney and knows his way around a courtroom."
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