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W. Joshua Buchanan

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Doylestown, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile ... +4 more

100 N Main St, Bucks Co Pds Office, Doylestown, PA

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Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

22 years | 1,000 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 11%

22 years | 1,000 cases

11%
Juvenile Law 8%

22 years | 1,000 cases

8%
Sex Crime 8%

22 years | 1,000 cases

8%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 8%

22 years | 1,000 cases

8%
Violent Crime 8%

22 years | 1,000 cases

8%
Expungement 7%

Expungement, Pardons

13 years | 20 cases

7%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bucks County Public Defender's Office

100 N Main St, Bucks Co Pds Office, Doylestown, PA, 18901-3711

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W. Joshua Buchanan's Reviews

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Posted by Peter | November 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Josh is a Magical

Josh is amazing. Totally worth the time as he really cares. I was long at jail time and Josh up front told me there would be no jail time he would get charges lessened. All I have now is a fine payment plan. Thank you Josh !!!! My man!!!!! Will hire agin if ever needed lawyer in my pocket now!!! Hire... Josh he is magnificent and magical

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Communication, transparency, best of the best

Having been removed from the legal system in well over 10 years, the shame of having to go through the process again was overwhelming and quite frankly embarrassing. I had prior experience with Josh when he was a public defender and knew instantly that he would eventually have his own law firm. He ha...d more tenacity back then than most of the very expensive private attorneys I had hired over the years. What stood out most was his ability to treat me as a human being during the most judged time in my life. It was without doubt that I contacted him when I got my DUI in 2024. He effectively and very patiently walked me through the process from start to finish. What makes him stand out from other lawyers? Communication! I have never in my life had direct access to my attorney. I was used to leaving messages with a secretary or being charged an arm and leg for a quick update. Individualism. Nothing is worse than your lawyer not remembering you or details of your case. It makes you fear you are not being prioritized and/or re-iterates you simply do not matter. Josh was good at sending me quick updates on my case and I felt like he truly empathized with my struggles as a single mother, often asking how my kids are and was adamant that he would do whatever it took to not have me lose my license and ability to provide for them. His ability to be disarming individually but aggressive in the court room when needed. He truly is a defender of the underdogs while also maintaining respectful relationships within the courts. And lastly, transparency. Josh was transparent from the very beginning about what the financial costs would be for each service. His retainer fee was extremely generous compared to my experience with other private attorneys and he put in much more time and effort into my case than I expected. Josh was there from start to finish. I guarantee after your initial phone call with him, you will understand why so many people choose him to represent them!

Posted by Jess U | March 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Pay the dollars and hire this man!

Josh was hands down the BEST lawyer I could have hired. I found him by typing in best lawyers in bucks county for DUI and hired him right away for a driving while DUI suspended charge. He came up with 2.5 plans for me! Plan A was lengthy and I was doubtful but resulted in my license back early and a ...lowered charge.. completely successful. I am riddled with Anxiety and he answered every single time I texted or called for any question or concern. He let me know everything i needed to know every step of the way, was ready for things to turn south the whole time, confidently! He also knows some peeps! He knows how to handle the judges and police in a kind personable no BS kinda way. I work in a bar and have his number ready to go! I highly recommend him, and if ever I need again, no 2nd thoughts he is my guy!!! He also was lax with my payment schedule as long as I had it all paid before sentencing, which made it affordable.. thank you so much JOSH!!

Posted by Jessica | March 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Most amazing lawyer ever!

Hands down the best lawyer out there. His communication and detailed explanations about my case with me were top notch. His quick responses to all of my questions and concerns put me at ease. He is a truly a miracle worker. I can’t thank him enough for all the effort he put in towards my case. I wou...ld absolutely recommend him to represent you. Thank you again for everything you did for me!

Posted by Nikki | February 7, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Highly Recommend!

I highly, highly recommend Josh Buchanan. He is one of the best attorneys that I had a pleasure to work with for 10 years. He is not only knowledgeable of the law, he puts his heart and soul into every case regardless of the severity and will work nights and weekends to ensure he provides the best re...presentation for all of his clients. I recommend him to everyone who needs an attorney, and after working in this industry for 16 years, I would not recommend anyone else.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2011

Justice Rising Award (Honoring the Best Young Attorney), Bucks County Bar Association

Education

2004

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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