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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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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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 23 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Joseph | April 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dismissed!!!

I cannot express enough gratitude for Nan L Bucknell ! When I found myself facing two felony domestic violence charges I was overwhelmed. From the moment I walked through the door, I knew I was in capable hands. Nan not only understood the nuances of my case, but also provided exceptional guidance ev...ery step of the way. Nan was always available to answer questions and provide reassurance whenever I found myself anxious about the situation. Thanks to Nan and her hard her work, my complicated case was dismissed! If you are looking for an attorney who is not just a legal expert but also a compassionate ally, look no further! Thank you, Nan, for your exceptional service. You have my highest recommendation!

Posted by Dragan | March 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Gets things done

Nan is a tremendous professional with lots of experience and a very high success rate. The moment I spoke with her I knew she had my back. She will give you direct answers and explain everything in detail. Her passion to defend her clients is unparalleled. She was the only one out of many attorneys I... interviewed who spoke to me like a human and not through the prism of money. She moved fast, asked for very specific documents and identified the right people to talk to in the judicial system. The result - a felony & a misdemeanor turned into a case not filed. If you are lucky enough to get Nan due to a high demand for her you will be in best possible hands.

Posted by Moh | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesome Extraordinarily Persistent Lawyer - Nan!!!

I chose Nan as my lawyer after firing my 1st lawyer in my case as he was ineffective and was very passive. After Nan coming on board, she worked really really hard to resolve my case in my favor. Nan was extraordinarily persistent throughout my case. She exceeded my expectations and produced aw...esome result. She has lots of confidence and executes very well in court. Nan does not just take the case as her routine work, but she gets into characters of the case, understand their situation and identifies the impediments in the case. I nicknamed her "Court Queen" :) She had multiple 1:1 meetings with me to gather information for my case. She was easy to reach and would reply back the texts anytime including the court hours. I found Nan to be a great Lawyer and a person. I am an Indian Muslim and saw that she had an affinity to learn my culture and religion and respected them. She is a great team player and would give accolades to others for the success. I highly recommend Nan to anybody who is looking for a great people's person lawyer. I would use Nan's services in a heartbeat should I require legal help in the future. — Moh

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Domestic Violence

I was arrested despite being the caller/reported of the domestic violence issue, as the unfortunate result of a relationship with an individual with their own record (that I hadn’t been aware of). As a professional who works in corrections, this will leave a huge stain on my hirability. However, thr...ough Nan’s incredible diligence and persistence in working my case, she was able to get it discharged (no charges filed)—the best possible outcome in my case and thus the harm to my career was significantly minimized; and would not have been possible without her. She worked tirelessly to compile my case from all angles, and was thoughtful to explain everything to myself and my mother throughout the process. Nan was responsive to all questions asked, no matter how many times they were asked, with the patience of a saint. Hiring Nan was unquestionably the best choice and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a component, knowledgeable, dedicated, and incredibly hard-working attorney.

Posted by Nick | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding lawyer who can deliver Outstanding results.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Nan was able to get my case discharged and dropped by the prosecution before it was ever filed in court. I too was in serious trouble and did not know where to turn. Searching for criminal defense lawyers and reading reviews online to see who would be best to represent me. C...onsulted with a few lawyers including Nan who were all highly rated, recommended, professional, and informative. But retaining Nan to represent me was one of the best decisions I have ever made. She is very informative, honest, detailed, and driven. She mapped out the complete criminal procedure and explained each step of the process. And for my case she was able to resolve it before it even went to court, which is the highest, most-best outcome that could ever be achieved and Nan achieved it. I would highly recommend Nan who sets the bar high and works hard to get you the best outcome. Thank you so much Nan! You’re an outstanding lawyer who can deliver outstanding results.

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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

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"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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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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