Nancy Lee Bucknell

Nancy Lee Bucknell

also known as Nan L Bucknell

4.8
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 32 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

1010 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA

About Nancy

Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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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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4.8 /5.0

113 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 113 reviews

Posted by V | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

She is more than just your usual attorney

Nan is amazing person and great attorney who cares more about clients than money. For my case she went above and beyond to get a good deal for me as well as helped me with other services like providing travel docs as I am on visa and it would be hard for me to travel internationally and come back. Sh...e made sure everything is taken care off. What the other guy mentioned about money, I dont agree she actually is all about money, infact many times I had to remind her that my payment is due.

Posted by Anthony | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

NAN IS THE BEST!

Nan is definitely the nicest person I have ever met. She took care of my whole case and answered any questions I had right away. It was really convenient to be able to contact her directly rather than an assistant like other lawers. She gives you her personal phone number in order to text or call her... any time. She walked me through the whole process and what the worst case scenario was going to be. In the end the case was resolved with much less. I appreciated having Nan as she carried a lot of weight off of my shoulders. She provides flow charts of the whole process. Every little bit of information is given to you in a file and any question you have can be found in there. It was a lot of information to take in at first but as the datea come closer it becomes easier to understand. Thank you Nan! I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a lawer.

Posted by Rajkumar | March 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best and great attorney

Regarding the gentleman who gave 1 star rating, I feel this is just a communication gap or misunderstanding my friend. Nan is very compassionate and brilliant attorney. I would definitely recommend her to you sir or my family/friends.I am aware that she gets many calls every day for advice and she ha...s to refer some to public defender.Due to time constraints she might have asked question related to payment at the beginning.She is very brilliant,committed,hardworking,caring & friendly attorney. I will thank Nan rest of my life for her help in my case. I was arrested for Domestic violence charges against me, I was very stressful and traumatized.I am glad that I made a smart decision to hire Nan after initial free consultation with her. She immediately started working on my case and answered all my questions with great compassion. She handled my case brilliantly and contacted DA's office and got charges against me dropped. Her positive personality and caring nature helped me to recover from my stressful situation.She has huge population of international clients who are facing immigration consequences for crime and she handles their cases very carefully to protect them from problems with their VISA or possible deportation.I can suggest Nan to anyone who is seeking legal help to hire Nan for their criminal cases.Thank you Nan!!

Posted by Melissa | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

She's the best person to help you!

Nan was amazing from the first phone call I had with her, to the last text she sent me letting me know everything was finally over. I was a nervous wreck the entire time, but Nan was always there to text me with reassurance. She knew I was a UC student with little time and money, so she worked very h...ard to get me the help I needed. I never had to be inside a court room or look at confusing court documents. She was even there texting me when I was at the DMV and had a question about getting my provisional license. Nan is a lifesaver!

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent DUI Lawyer

Nan went well above & beyond what I expected to score me the best possible resolution I could have received for my situation (a probable DUI turned to Wet Reckless) - and in the arduous 4 months leading to the final say, her commitment, prowess & drive proved second to none. From the very start, h...er meticulousness and experience came through clearly in her game-plan; using key details (from the situation) and educated predictions of what opposing counsel will push for - and if a detail would be missing (like BAC), she’d constantly inquire to get it (calling DMV several times a week for months). As the case unfolded and situation became complex, she’d quickly adapt and push for the best outcome, while adding series of fallbacks to cover all other cases. Often when I was ready to throw in the towel and settle for the presented fate, Nan would encourage me to strive for the ideal outcome. Her know-hows of the DMV and DA’s office was vital to the case, often used it to shield me from the ensuing trial. I never had to deal directly with the DMV or DA, as she’d always represent or appear on my behalf on any hearings. I continued my days nearly unhindered. interacting with her only when absolutely needed (and often she’d notify me when something important came up). Her promptness at addressing my concerns and her proactivity in dealing with new findings permitted me to comfortably continue on with my demanding job. Nan's friendly, funny, caring, energetic, and I always left her office with a smile. She gladly (when asked) give me advice on how to deal with the personal side of the circumstance. I earnestly recommend Nan as strongly as possible. She’s my go-to savior if I (ever again) get into a similar situation.

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Victoria Vertner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 21

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"Nan is an excellent attorney and mentor. She kicks ass for her clients and they love her."

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Erik Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Nan is an exceptionally hardworking attorney who gets results in court."

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Francis Cole

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nan and I have worked the same courts for more than ten years. She is awesome."

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Eben Kurtzman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michel Rouhani

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Scotty Storey

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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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Tracy Duell-Cazes

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Franklin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

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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!!"

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Javier Rios

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Robert Kopelson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Janet Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

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Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 20

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Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

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Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Holden Green

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

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Traci Mason

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

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Paul Upton

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

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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

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

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 Association

Criminal Defense Specialty Assn

2014 - Present

California DUI Attorneys Assn

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Business Network International

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2002 - Present

Boy Scouts of America

Adult Member

1993 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

1993 - Present

Supreme Court of California

Attorney Member

1993 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Attorney 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

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