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

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Biography

Practice Areas

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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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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 Laura | July 16, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Amazingly Compassionate and Dedicated Attorney

I hired Nan Bucknell recently to help me through a very tough situation with the DMV. She was kind, compassionate and extremely supportive. Her attention to detail is amazing as she really takes the time to learn all the facts before offering a solution. She carefully walked me through each step o...f the process and provided suggestions to what would hopefully improve the overall outcome of my situation. She was honest the entire way and prepared me for what could be the worst case but also encouraged me to believe in the best case ending. It was with Nan's help that I was able to fix the situation with DMV, retain my driving privileges and move on from what has been a horrible year of my life. Although I hope to never need her services again :) I would in no doubt hire her in a heartbeat!

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Breath of fresh air

I got pulled over initially for stopping above the stop sign line in a blind intersection. At the end of it all I was being charged with a wet and reckless and blew under the legal limit with a 0.06. This was the first time I have ever been pulled over for anything and been in trouble. Nan took the ...time to listen to everything and reassured me that everything would be okay. We kept in contact weekly with any questions or concerns that I had. She always returned my calls and emails in a prompt manner. At the end of it all, Nan was able to get all the charges dropped against me and for that I am forever grateful. I no longer have to live thinking I was going to have points on my record and a wet and reckless charge. Nan is now my go to reference for everyone!

Posted by visa | March 05, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The BEST Lawyer and Outcome EVER!

Wow!!! What a Great Outcome. My son and I feared the Worst when he got a serious ticket. Nan's down to earth Warm Personality and Extreme Confidence put us at Ease Immediately~ She was able to get the Misdemeanor moving violation charges reduced- my son Avoided jail time and paid a small fine. Nan... made us feel like close friends or family. She definitely knows her Stuff and has earned TOP RECOMMENDATIONS!!!!

Posted by Nancy | May 20, 2011 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

There is no finer defense attorney.

As a "tax paying, upstanding, law-abiding citizen" I never in my wildest dreams thought I would need to hire a defense attorney or find myself in court facing criminal charges. But that is exactly what happened. Though, in the grand scheme of things, my case was fairly small (a traffic misdemeanor) I... have known other innocent people who have had horrible prosecution situations and I knew I could be facing very serious repercussions if my innocence was not proven (In my line of work I have a license to protect and given the nature of the charge and the nature of my work, If found guilty I could have lost my license and ultimately-- my career). After interviewing several lawyers, I finally found Nan Bucknell. Nan was honest about the possible outcome if I was found guilty (yet, at no time did I feel she was trying to make the situation sound more dire than it was or play on my worst fears which seemed to be the tendency of some of the other defense attorneys I had met with). She dealt with my case one step at a time, this helped keep me objective, less worried. In dealing with the court and the District Attorney she was aggressive, assertive, and professional. Completely un-intimidated. I felt very protected. When it was all said and done, I was found innocent of the crime I was being charged with. Nan handled my case with the highest integrity, and I feel she represents what a defense attorney should be: Fair, honest, and justice minded.

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Nancy Lee Bucknell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Victoria Vertner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michel Rouhani

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Franklin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Dull

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Alonzo

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Kramer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Holden Green

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cameron Bowman

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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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Traci Mason

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Upton

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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