Walter F Bugden Jr

Walter F Bugden Jr

4.4
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 48 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals, General Practice

445 E 200 S Ste 150, Salt Lake City, UT

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 48 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1977

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Budgen & Isaacson, LLC

445 E 200 S Ste 150, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111-2141

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Walter F Bugden Jr's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Dustin | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best Attorney on the Planet

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... responsibility and face my actions. He was always a straight shooter, and literally treated me like a Son. Wally has amazing relationships, and more importantly is respected by everyone in the Legal system and Government Agencies. I truly am grateful that I chose Wally and you will be too! I got probation and that was a miracle on his part.

Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Worst experience with an attorney I have ever had!

I hired Mr. Bugden and paid him $7,500 in full the day we signed our papers. He seemed annoyed anytime I asked a question, that he had to explain my case to me. He told me once to “open up my listening ears and be quiet”. He continually left me in the dark and upon requesting any of my case informati...on he would threaten to quit (he did this on two separate occasions). Walter Bugden was condescending and even refused to meet me in person until court, even when I offered to drive to his office. Glad we rehired.

Posted by Kent | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding

Constant communication, works hard even weekends and late nights. Extremely confident and reassuring. Even after my case, wally continued to work and advocate on my behalf

Posted by Jason | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very Organized & Extremely Professional

I hired Walter Bugden to represent me and my family on a very difficult case. His team worked very closely with my wife and I and paid very close attention to detail. He was on top of the process and pushed the case through faster than expected. I would strongly recommend Mr. Bugden to anyone looking... for an Attorny that truly cares about clients. My case was all over the news and very humiliating to not only myself but also my family. I ended up serving a small jail sentence and pleading guilty to a misdeameanor rather than a felony and possibly years in prison. He was also very good with my family. Highly recommemded.

Posted by Trent | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney!

I would highly recommend Mr. Bugden for any legal services. He did an outstanding job for me and my family. He cares about his client and wants to do the best job he possibly can. Mr. Bugden takes the time on your case and looks at every angle and every issue that is involved in the situation. He wor...ks well with the prosecution team and the judge on his clients behalf. I have used other attorneys in the past and none of them compared to the services I received from Mr Bugden. When your looking at prison or jail time you need someone good in your corner. Mr Bugden is the attorney you want in your corner!

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Clifford Venable

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

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"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."

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Edwin Wall

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Aaron Nielson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Education

1977

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

1975

Syracuse University College of Law

1973

University of Colorado At Boulder

Bachelors of Arts

Languages

English

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