Charles H. Nugent Jr.

When Losing Is Not An Option!

38 years of experience

New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Charles H. Nugent Jr. has been representing people in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for more than 30 years. Recognized as one of the premier trial attorneys in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, he has a proven history of success and an unparalleled reputation for fighting for his clients rights in both criminal cases and serious personal injury cases.

In the area of personal injury law, he has obtained many large verdicts and settlements, whether resulting from automobile, truck or motorcycle collisions, legal or medical malpractice, defective products, premises liability, sexual assaults, construction accidents, dog bites, civil rights violations, or workers compensation. In the area of personal injury, Mr. Nugent has been named a New Jersey “Super Lawyer” every year from 2005 through 2017, as published in Super Lawyer Magazine, New Jersey Monthly Magazine, and Philadelphia Magazine. He is Certified by the New Jersey Supreme as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney; a member of the “Million Dollar Advocates Forum” for having obtained multiple settlements or verdicts in excess of $1,000,000.00; has been named multiple times as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in New Jersey by the National Trial Lawyers Association; has been nominated as a “Top Attorney” by South Jersey Magazine; and has received a rating of “10” and “Superb” by lawyer rating specialist “AVVO”.

In criminal matters, he has represented police officers, politicians, organized crime figures, businessmen and ordinary people. He has represented clients in cases involving homicide, murder, manslaughter, assault, sex crimes, racketeering, pornography, fraud, money laundering, CDS and drug possession. Mr. Nugent has been recognized as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in New Jersey, as published in the New York Times, and South Jersey Magazine. The law firm represents people charged in the State and municipal courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including federal courts.

Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Workers’ Compensation
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Legal Malpractice

Video Conferencing Virtual Consultations
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
New Jersey
Since 1987
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Languages

  • English

Managing Partner
Nugent Law
1998 –

Current

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
J.D. (1986) | Law
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University of Houston – Main Campus
B.A. (1981)
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2023
Since 2005
Superb Rating
Avvo
2023
Distinguished Peer Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Client Champion – PLATINUM
Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2023

Clients’ Choice Award
Avvo
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in New Jersey
National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
New Jersey Super Lawyer- Plaintiff Personal Injury
New Jersey Monthly Magazine
2011
Best of South Jersey- Personal Injury
Philadelphia Magazine
2011
Top Attorney – Criminal Defense
South Jersey Magazine
2006
Ten Leaders – South Jersey Criminal Defense Law
Digital Press International
Selected to one of the Ten Leaders of Southern New Jersey Criminal Defense Law, as published in the New York Times.
Recognized Volunteer
Trial Lawyers Care
Recognized for providing free legal representation to the victims of September 11th, 2001.

New Jersey State Bar

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Pennsylvania State Bar

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American Association for Justice

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Burlington County Bar Association

Member
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New Jersey State Bar Association

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American Association For Justice (New Jersey chapter)

Member
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Activities: Board of Governors 2002-2008
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Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Websites & Blogs

Website
Nugent Law Website
Website
Charles Nugent Jr’s Website Profile
Blog
Nugent Law Criminal Defense Blog

Nugent Law
Pleasantville Office
1301 S Main Street
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
US
Telephone: (856) 596-9770
Fax: (856) 596-9775
Monday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 6 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Nugent Law
Marlton Office
530 Lippincott Drive
Marlton, NJ 08053
US
Toll-Free: (877) 684-3681
Telephone: (856) 596-9770
Cell: (856) 912-4880
Monday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 6 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Free Consultation
Charles H. Nugent Jr.

(877) 684-3681