Raoul Bustillo, experienced Civil Rights, Criminal Defense attorney in Jersey City, NJ with 8 reviews
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Raoul Bustillo

2600 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ

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1997:
George Washington University National Law Center, JD - Juris Doctor
1993:
Yale University, BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Stephanie

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09 Apr, 2019
I contacted Koles, Burke & Bustillo,L.L.P because the firm I was using prior had made so many mistakes on my case. I couldn't get appointments with physical therapists, doctors or anything else - the firm wouldn't even get back to me when I called, this went on for so long and i had enough. The week I hired Raoul Bustillo he was like a whirlwind. He took over my case and got things done right away! That week I was going to PT and to the right doctors. He had changed the whole case around in my favor. I was so stressed out before and when he took over I was able to relax and rely on my new attorney to work on my behalf and work for me instead of feeling like i was doing everything and someone else would get paid. I am so happy and satisfied at the job that was done for me. What a wonderful firm! This is a firm that puts you at ease and fights for you. I would refer Raoul Bustillo, and anyone else in this firm to everyone how needs it. I am even using this firm for a different case and fully confident with them.
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Officer john a.

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23 Nov, 2017
Raoul Bustillo is an outstanding person and an excellent Attorney. He worked on my workers compensation case. From the moment I met with him I knew he took my case seriously. He was totally invested in my case the entire time. He answered all my questions and was always just a phone call or text away. He made sure I was compensated for my injuries. If you are looking for a top notch Attorney look no further. I am proud to recommend my Attorney, Raoul Bustillo.
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Gallego erik and gallego raabe

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18 Nov, 2017
Dear Raul Bustillo Thank you for representing me in my legal matter with Workers Compensation . It was a stressful situation but you were always there. You fought extremely hard for me and I am very pleased with the outcome. I received more than I expected. You are truly a blessing and I can't thank you enough. By Gallego's By Gallego's
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Pros
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Excellent responsiveness and communication
“He answered all my questions and was always just a phone call or text away.”
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Aggressive and effective legal representation
“He took over my case and got things done right away! That week I was going to PT and to the right doctors. He had changed the whole case around in my favor.”
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Caring and dedicated to clients
“He was totally invested in my case the entire time. He genuinely cares about his clients and how they are affected by the outcome he produces.”
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Achieves favorable outcomes
“I received more than I expected. You are truly a blessing and I can't thank you enough.”
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Highly recommended by satisfied clients
“I would refer Raoul Bustillo, and anyone else in this firm to everyone how needs it.”
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