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Nancy Lee Bucknell
also known as Nan L Bucknell
About Nancy
Biography
I will fight to protect your future despite whatever mistakes you've made or whatever mistakes made by others have impacted you. I believe that without a zealous and passionate defense, the presumption of innocence is meaningless. I never give up fighting for my clients and I never let prosecutors forget that.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
60%
33 years
Criminal Defense
40%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
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Location
Nan L. Bucknell, Attorney at Law
1010 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA, 95126-1851
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Nancy Lee Bucknell's Reviews
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113 Client Reviews
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Practice Areas
What Clients Mention
Case Results (88)
Advocacy (74)
Recommendation (57)
Professionalism (40)
Responsiveness (40)
Communication Style (39)
Character & Conduct (31)
Compassion (27)
Practice Area Knowledge (26)
General Knowledge (23)
Cost of Services (15)
Trustworthiness (15)
Punctuality (6)
Free Consultations (4)
Staff & Support (2)
Showing 76 - 80 of 113 reviews
Posted by Lina | June 25, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Thank You Nan!!!
I work in Downtown at the Hall of Justice. I see many lawyers on a day to day basis. I recently got in some trouble and the first lawyer that came to mind to help me out with this case was Ms. Nan Bucknell. She was very helpful and attentive. She spoke up for me and I felt like she truly had my best ...
Posted by Wen | June 21, 2013 | Criminal Defense
An Attorney who goes above and beyond!
I was wrongly charged with a crime based on erroneous information from the DMV. Nan set me at ease by finding out facts about the case to support my innocence even before I went to court. Nan made me feel confident that my case would be dismissed and she followed through by going to court for me...
Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2013 | DUI & DWI
excellent outcome
Being arrested for posession to sell and dui (even though the car was parked) I was looking at a Felony on my record and a misdemeanor. However with Nancy on the team we recieved an incredible outcome. No jail time, very quick outcome and extremly easy to reach when I had questions. If you need an ...
Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2013 | DUI & DWI
DUI W/ Injury
Nan achieved a very positive outcome in my DUI w/ injury case. She had the felony downgraded to a misdemeanor and several days taken off of my sentence.
Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Excellent lawyer
Nan helped me out at my time of need. I was accused of sexual battery. she was with me all the way. she fought for me. never gave up on me. I was scared, but she but me at ease. she helped with my family handle this case as I was locked up in county. she did everything in her power to get me out. she...
Nancy Lee Bucknell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Nan is an excellent attorney and mentor. She kicks ass for her clients and they love her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nan is an exceptionally hardworking attorney who gets results in court."
"Nan and I have worked the same courts for more than ten years. She is awesome."
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Nan is an exceedingly gifted attorney. She definitely knows the ins and outs of the courtroom and knows how to sway a jury to her client's advantage."
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"I highly recommend this attorney. Very intelligent and very thorough when analyzing legal issues! Compassionate with clients and aggressive with legal issues! 5 STARS!!"
"Ms. Bucknell is a very experienced attorney. I know that she works hard and I have seen her get excellant results on many cases. She is a fine advocate and straight shooter."
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"Nancy “Nan” Bucknell is a very good attorney. She cares about her clients and is always willing to “go the extra mile” to get the best legal outcome possible. Her experience also makes her very good at “sizing up a case” with regard to what legal outcomes are realistic. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Associatioin
2015
Clients' Choice Award 2015, AVVO
2015
Top 10 Northern CA Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2014
Clients' Choice Award 2014, AVVO
2013
Clients' Choice Award 2013, AVVO
2012
Clients' Choice Award 2012, AVVO
1989
Emery Law Scholarship Winner, Santa Clara University Law School
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Nan L Bucknell
Associations
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationCriminal Defense Specialty Assn
2014 - Present
California DUI Attorneys AssnAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Business Network InternationalAttorney Member
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2002 - Present
Boy Scouts of AmericaAdult Member
1993 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1993 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
1993 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaAttorney Member
1993 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAttorney Member
Education
1992
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2006
Academic Excellence Awards Banquet
Finding Your Life's Path
Publications
2009
Law Offices of NLB
Client's Presentence Interview With Probation: The Golden Rules
2009
Law Offices of NLB
The Golden Rules For Surviving on Probation
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers