Jacklyn Ann Bentley

Jacklyn Ann Bentley

4.4
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 18 years

Expungement Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Expungement, Car Accidents, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

777 N 1st St Ste 210, San Jose, CA

About Jacklyn

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 10%

Every area from misdemeanors to major felonies.

19 years | 200 cases

10%
Administrative Law 5%

Any licensing issues with the State including Day Care Licensing, Driver's License, Real Estate License, and Nursing License hearings.

16 years | 10 cases

5%
Personal Injury 5%

Auto Accident Cases.

13 years | 5 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 100-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Law Offices of Jacklyn Ann Bentley

777 N 1st St Ste 210, San Jose, CA, 95112

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Jacklyn Ann Bentley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trusted Attorney Who Truly Cares

Atty Bentley successfully helped me obtain my 17(b), something that means everything to me and my family. Because of her work, I now have renewed hope, stability, and a future I can confidently move forward with. I am deeply grateful for her dedication and for the way she genuinely cared about my ...situation not just as a case, but as a person. I would highly recommend Attorney Bentley to anyone looking for a lawyer who is skilled, compassionate, and truly committed to her clients.

Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good prompt help with legal name change

Ms. Bentley helped me with a legal name change process. I found her on a list of attorneys covered by my legal insurance (ARAG) who were close to me and she responded to my original email inquiry quickly. We scheduled a phone appointment within a day or two, spoke about what I needed and then complet...ed all other communication via email. I’m sure she would’ve talked on the phone again but email worked for me. She was pleasant to work with and was clear about what she needed from me and about what she was doing throughout the process. The whole thing took what seemed to be a reasonable amount of time. I recommend her. (Thank you, Jacklyn!)

Posted by Mike | October 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wrongfully Accused

I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer. Jacklyn was very responsive and diligent in all matters concerning my case. She was extremely knowledgeable and effective in battling with the local authorities. She was comforting but direct. Everyone deserves a lawyer like this on their side.

Posted by Hugh | August 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extensive diverse knowledge and attention to detail

My girlfriend has used Jacklyn for a number of diverse matters. she is thorough, thoughtful, available, extensively knowledgable and experienced in an array of matters. Her Followthrough and communication are excellent. Thoroughly recommended.

Posted by Jeanne | May 27, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

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

on a scale of 10 Jacklyn is an 11

I was referred to Jacklyn Bentley from the Bar Association. I was injured in a car accident. The defendant was 100% at fault. My car was totaled and my T11 injured. Geico refused to believe I was hurt. My first attorney filed the law suite because Geico would not settle. Unfortunately, he got i...ll and had to drop off. The second attorney had a heart attack and had to drop off on advice of his doctor. I spent two years trying to find an attorney while Geico beat me up. I contacted many attorneys. They all turned me down, as two attorneys had already been on the case. I went to the bar association for help. They sent me four attorneys to contact for a free consultation. Jacklyn was one of the attorneys. The case was complex. She was honest that her case load was such that she could not take the case but gave me several names to contact and encouraged me not to give up. She was extremely helpful and responsive to all of my questions. All the other referrals said no and left it at that. However,Jacklyn provided a lot of information about the legal process and gave me names of attorneys to try. She then went one step further and reached out to see how I was doing. She is more than a good attorney she is a compassionate caring human being. In the future if I need an attorney, I would not hesitate to contact Jacklyn.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Jacklyn Bentley

2008 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Harmon Associates

2008 - 2009

Attorney, Harley Defense Associates

2007 - 2007

Attorney, Santa Clara County District Attorney

Education

N/A

Santa Clara Univ SOL

law

N/A

Franklin & Marshall

undergraduate

Languages

English

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