Rachel Elizabeth Bentley

Rachel Bentley is a highly accomplished attorney who brings a diverse background in complex administrative law, intensive litigation, and leadership to her clients. Specializing in family law, she adeptly guides individuals through sensitive and high-stakes matters, including divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities (custody), and post-decree modifications.

Rachel is experienced in handling family law cases at every phase, from drafting initial pleadings and negotiating complex settlements to presenting cases at contested hearings. Her approach is rooted in meticulous trial preparation, strategic negotiation, and a commitment to maintaining five-star service and clear communication for every client.

Before joining the private sector, Rachel served for fives years at the Social Security Administration's Office of Hearings Operations, where she managed a legal team that oversaw the quality of adjudicatory work and provided high-level technical guidance to ensure the integrity of the agency's decisions.

Rachel is committed to ensuring each of her clients receives a just outcome.

Representative matters

• Sole custody win - Assisted a father with obtaining full custody of his two children due to the mother's emotional abuse
• Parenting time modification - Successfully restricted a father’s parenting time following physical abuse of the minor child
• Makeup parenting time - Obtained an order for makeup parenting time for a father whose child was wrongfully withheld from him by the mother