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

Active

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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

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4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2018 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Lack in professionalism and seldom engages with the client

I have used services of Jacklyn Ann Bentley for a traffic ticket case. I initially spoke to her secretary regarding my ticket and she recommended to have a consultation meeting with Jacklyn. I was able to secure a meeting with Jacklyn on the same day. I explained my situation and she quoted me a lump... sum for her services. She was also very confident that I could win the case and suggested 'technical faults' that could go in my favor. I thanked her for the input and said I will reach out if interested. The next day the secretary 'promptly' provided me the contract. I then signed the contract with the notion that Jacklyn was confident in my case, which gave me assurance of winning the case. Weeks have gone by without any communication. My court date was scheduled by the county. I have not heard anything from Jacklyn since I signed the contract. The next communication I ever heard/received was from the court house and stated that I was found guilty since no sufficient evidence was presented. I reached back out to Jacklyn to try to get some more details by phone but couldn't get through. I emailed her and still no response. She emails me back after 2 weeks and tells me that the judge and the officer was adamant that I offended the law. The 'technical faults' was never bought up in court and Jacklyn never pursued it - even though in our initial consultation she said she will bring it up. Although the outcome of the case was not in my favor, I was really disappointed in Jacklyn's professionalism and responsiveness. She promised a lot and did not deliver. In conclusion, she was very prompt in getting her fees and following up signing the contract; however seldom will reach out to you or follow up if you have any questions or after the case is complete. I would avoid the services of Jacklyn like the plague.

Posted by Jess | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Pleased with Traffic Ticket Outcome

I hired Jacklyn several months ago to handle my traffic ticket – my first ever. She was prompt in all communication and sent regular updates by snail mail about the status of my case, court dates, etc. (Thankfully, since it was a traffic ticket, she was able to appear on my behalf, which was a huge b...enefit.) I just received a call from her last week that my traffic charge was reduced to a 0 point offense, which I'm pleased with. She followed up with a letter by mail with instructions for paying the court costs and fees to close the case. Overall, I would highly recommend Jacklyn for handling traffic offenses.

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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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