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Contact
Email
admin@guidant.law
Phone
928-483-2842
Website
Address
Tempe, AZ, 85282, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
ArizonaU.S. District Court District of ArizonaU.S. District Court District of Nebraska
About
Karen Bentley is a distinguished attorney who focuses her practice on student loan debt discharges, debt resolution, bankruptcy, and litigation. She established herself as a prominent advocate, working tirelessly to assist clients in finding relief from debt burdens. Having worked in law firms across Arizona, as well as in the Arizona Office of the Attorney General, Karen has been involved in a diverse portfolio of cases. Notably negotiating multiple settlements for student loan discharges and debt resolution in excess of $1,000,000, Karen guides clients through adversary proceedings and litigation, from complaint through trial. As a nationally recognized expert in student loan law as well as a former teacher and principal, Karen has a unique expertise in guiding people through the intricacies of student loan discharge, particularly within the context of bankruptcy. While student loans are not automatically dischargeable, unlike other forms of debt, Karen understands when exceptions are possible and knows how to maximize these opportunities for her clients.
About General Law
General practice attorneys handle a wide range of legal matters, providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses. They can assist with contracts, disputes, transactions, and various civil matters. Common matters include contract disputes, civil litigation, business formation, legal consultations.
Credentials
Education
Arizona Summit Law School, Phoenix, Arizona | J.D. | University of Arizona | B.A. | Northern Arizona University | M.Ed., Leadership
Recognition & Involvement
Associations
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel | Arizona Inn of Court (2022-present)
Speaking
Presenter, “Balancing the Scales of Justice in Bankruptcy,” State Bar of Arizona 2024 Convention (Jun. 2024) | Presenter, “Student Loan Bankruptcy Litigation: New Guidance from the Department of Justice,” State Bar of Arizona (2023) | Presenter, “Let’s Get Ethical: Bankruptcy Style,” State Bar of Arizona Convention (2023) | Faculty, “Bankruptcy in a Post-Covid World,” State Bar of Arizona Convention (2022) | Featured Speaker, “How to Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy,” 720SystemStrategies (2022)
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Updated: May 25, 2026