Joshua W. Bugeja
Bugeja Law Firm AND Arkansas Public Defender Commission Conflicts Division (part-time)
- Biography
A native of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Joshua W. Bugeja has a passion for providing quality legal services at affordable prices. Mr. Bugeja is willing to travel across Northwest Arkansas for little to no additional charge.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents
- White Collar Crime
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
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Free Consultation
30 minute free initial consultation with appointment. -
Contingent Fees
Auto-Accidents are always “no win, no fee”; A small number of other cases may be contingent upon outcome as well. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
To get started on your matter, I accept cash, check, and money order. Depending on the work involved, I am usually able to provide my services at a reasonable up front retainer and affordable monthly payment plan. I offer a 10% military discount on attorney’s fees for all hourly/flat fee cases.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Arkansas
- Since 2010
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Owner/Attorney (primary position)
- Bugeja Law Firm
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2010 –
Current
- I represent private clients in a variety of civil and criminal matters. This is my primary position, despite also working for the Public Defender Commission part-time.
- Conflicts Attorney (part-time)
- Arkansas Public Defender Commission
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2013 –
2016
- As a part-time Public Defender, I represent criminal clients who are unable to afford legal representation on their own. Since this is a part-time position, I still operate my private law practice and am available for hire in a variety of practice areas.
- Associate Attorney
- Meadors Law Firm
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2012 –
2012
- Due to the Meadors Law Firm closing at the end of June 2012, I went back to operating my own law firm.
- Education
- University of Tulsa College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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2006
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2009 - Activities: Student Bar Association Member, Board of Advocates Member, Interstate Law Society Member
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- University of Central Arkansas
- B.A. | Writing Major, Philosophy Minor
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2002
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2006 - Activities: U.C.A. Judicial Board Member, Model U.N.
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- Southside High School
- High School Diploma (2002)
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2000
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2002 -
- Awards
- Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Arkansas
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- 2018
- Less than 1.5% of lawyers nationwide are selected each year. More about the selection process can be found here: https://www.societyoflegaladvocates.org/selection-process/
- Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Arkansas
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- 2017
- Less than 1.5% of lawyers nationwide are selected each year. More about the selection process can be found here: https://www.societyoflegaladvocates.org/selection-process/
- Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Arkansas
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- 2016
- Less than 1.5% of lawyers nationwide are selected each year. More about the selection process can be found here: https://www.societyoflegaladvocates.org/selection-process/
- Professional Associations
- Sebastian County Bar Association
- Member
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2011 –
Current -
- Arkansas Bar Association
- Member
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2010 –
2012 -
- Arkansas Board of Realtors
- Realtor
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2003 –
2006 -
- Publications
- New Admittee Survival Guide
- Arkansas Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division
- 2013
- Tech Tip: Dual Monitors
- Arkansas Bar Association Young Lawyers Section In-Brief Vol. 17 #1
- January, 2013
- Websites & Blogs
- Contact & Address
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