Reviews

I’m the wife of the defendant (Jim) that Joe and his team represented. The first time I met Joe I thought we were going to talk about the case. But instead Joe asked me “What questions do you have for me and the team?” For the next few hours Joe answered all of my and Jim's questions, simple or complicated. He made me feel completely comfortable talking with him. At one point Joe said "Behind you is Jim’s case." I turned around and there was a whiteboard covering the entire wall! It was amazing. When we left the office that day Joe and his team told us “We’ll be with you every step of the way! We are defending an innocent man.” And true to their word ALL of them were there for both of us. In the months and weeks leading up to the trial Joe and his team put in countless hours, including contacting Jim to review documents to better their understanding of the case. Joe’s opening statement was confident and informative. During the trial, the team was working together every break and lunch, and back at the office every night (late at night) reviewing the day, going over their plan, and planning how they would cross-examine upcoming witnesses. They always included us. Joe's closing was powerful and to the point, and the jury was hanging on every word. This was a life-changing experience for me and Jim, and we were so very lucky to have this Federal Defender’s law office defend us. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all!

Thank goodness for Joe. I was wrongfully Federally indicted on an EPA records charge. It was an extremely complicated case with equipment, processes and environmental laws unfamiliar to Joe. He spent countless hours to learn and understand these items, and how I was involved. Joe treated me with respect and always listened to my ideas and thoughts. I worked in his office which is a three-hour drive from my home for two solid weeks putting in long hours reviewing thousands of documents that were related to the case with him and his Staff. Joe and his Staff worked even longer days staying late at night preparing my case for trial. He tried my case with dignity and ensured the jury understood the technical issues and how I absolutely did not violate any laws. Joe went above and beyond what I thought any lawyer would do for a case. Again, thank you Joe and your entire Staff for all you did to prove my innocence.

I'm very blessed to have Joe as my lawyer. He fought like a warrior to get bond for me when it had been denied in the past. He got me bond in two days. I felt very comfortable with the way he worked my case. I was expecting a three year sentence, but he got me out with just one year of probation. He got my case finished in about six months--very fast! It was a blessing to have him as a lawyer. He's one of a kind. He cares about people, explaining all the issues and giving the best advice. What's more, he communicated with my family. He kept them in the loop the whole time and treated them with dignity and respect. I would recommend him to anyone 110%. It's hard to find a lawyer that cares so much about their clients. I don't feel like I had a lawyer; I felt like I had family representing me. He has the heart of a servant. He shows leadership and partnership with the people he serves. Everything happens for a reason, so maybe my troubles happened to bring me to Joe. I've gained a good friend. I just don't have the words to explain how valuable he is to me. Even now he's helping us find a lawyer for a different issues we've had come up. Amen

Joe truly took time to listen to ever facet of the case and would explain how the law applied to each concern. To find someone who is pragmatic and tactical, yet shows impeccable respect, empathy and compassion for a client/fellow human being, is a true blessing.

With a lawyer like Attorney Bugni on your side you can't lose, he was a bright light in a dark tunnel. He made sure that I knew step by step what needed to be done, how it needed to be done, what he had to do and what I needed to do as far as showing the courts that my intentions were pure and just. He went above and beyond, he would visit me in jail after office hours, it did not matter to him what time it was. When ever I or my family called upon him, he would talk to us and if need be return our phone calls no matter the time. I would say it was like divine intervention, that God and the angels knew that I was losing all hope of ever getting out of jail, and then God sent me Attorney Bugni and it was like a second hail mary. I would again thank him for getting me out of jail, and letting the courts see that your faith and trust in me was well deserved. I wouldn't hesitate to say everyone needs a lawyer like him, a lawyer that is willing to fight for your freedom.

First and foremost, he is a great federal attorney. He goes "above and beyond" to extend great service to his clients. He listens to what they have to say and goes from there. He investigates the situation. Prepares a task from the information that he is given. He then takes action, on which he can come up with resolution. He is a super "professional". He knows his craft from the inside out. I have great respect for him. Also, I feel that he is a Man of GOD. A true christian. I feel this within my soul. I am so happy that he is helping my son. Respectfully yours, Ilva J. Carter

His Excellency Joseph Burning. It has been a miracle in our life, my fiancé went to state jail, but AT the same time he was already on probation for a federal case, we sought help by all possible means this turned into an endless nightmare, the saddest part was When my fiancé's father entered the hospital in hospice, it was all pain and frustration. there was no one to help us. His wish was to at least see his father on his deathbed. It was extremely sad and we had deep suffering, and it was there where Mr. Bugni was Like an angel of the almighty Lord, his efficiency, experience, professionalism, his great love for others, working without caring about anything and having human sympathy with those who suffer in the jail and More with a pain of the loss of a relative. It is speechless, not only that after almost 10 months of unfair confinement, that nobody knew anything and could not help us Mr. Bugni, he was efficient, he never wasted time and even answered the phone outside office hours, thank God and Due to his hard work, we managed to get my fiancé to resolve all the issues, and it did not take more than weeks to give only positive and optimistic answers when absolutely no one found a way to set him free. he he he did it Like a divine miracle, I thank him and God. Speechless. He gave us back the happiness of freedom and being able to say goodbye to a loved one such as his father, when other lawyers would never have achieved it. first of all, Thanks. I think his potential is extremely great and he should be promoted. He if he works with faith in God and the law forward.

My husband and I have dealt with multiple lawyers in the past, but they didn't listen or care enough to dig deeper into my husband's complicated case and find the flaws in it that Joe did. My husband was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to 3 years in prison in 2016. Joe noticed that he never should have been convicted and fought for the court to dismiss the case and terminate his federal supervised release. We won! I cannot even begin to show the amount of gratitude we both have for Joe. Joe truly went above and beyond, which shows he really does care and fights for what's right and we appreciate that so much!

Joseph Bugni is a terrific lawyer, he took my case on the fly. He spent many, many hours on my case, as well as adding an assistant that spent a significant amount of time helping me as well. I believe they put in at least two times the amount of time helping me with paperwork and the process than what was needed. His work was very thorough. Joseph Bugni is a great lawyer, but a better man.