Charles H. Nugent Jr.

Charles H. Nugent Jr. has a well-established career spanning more than three decades, representing clients in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Renowned for his expertise in criminal defense and serious personal injury cases, he has built a reputation for vigorously defending his clients' rights.

In the realm of personal injury law, Mr. Nugent has achieved substantial verdicts and settlements in cases involving automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as legal and medical malpractice, defective products, premises liability, sexual assaults, construction accidents, dog bites, civil rights violations, and workers' compensation. His excellence in this field has earned him recognition as a New Jersey “Super Lawyer” from 2005 to 2017, as featured in Super Lawyer Magazine, New Jersey Monthly Magazine, and Philadelphia Magazine.

Mr. Nugent holds the prestigious title of Certified Civil Trial Attorney, designated by the New Jersey Supreme Court. He is a member of the “Million Dollar Advocates Forum” for securing multiple settlements or verdicts exceeding $1,000,000.00. Additionally, he has been consistently named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in New Jersey by the National Trial Lawyers Association, honored as a “Top Attorney” by South Jersey Magazine, and received a “10” and “Superb” rating from AVVO.

In the area of criminal law, Mr. Nugent has defended a diverse clientele, including police officers, politicians, organized crime figures, businessmen, and private citizens. His criminal defense work covers cases such as homicide, murder, manslaughter, assault, sex crimes, racketeering, pornography, fraud, money laundering, and drug-related offenses. His standing as a top criminal defense lawyer in New Jersey has been highlighted in publications like the New York Times and South Jersey Magazine.

The law firm represents clients facing charges in both state and municipal courts across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as in federal courts.