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Krystal M. Ahart is a partner at Kahn & Ahart, PLLC, dba Bankruptcy Legal Center™. She focuses her practice on assisting individuals and businesses through the bankruptcy process in Chapters 7, 11, and 13. She first began working with her law Partner in 2002, when she was hired as a receptionist for the law firm of James F. Kahn, P.C., moving her way up from file clerk/receptionist, to secretary, to paralegal, and finally to lawyer, all while caring for a sibling, working during the day, and taking her undergrad and law classes at night.
Krystal is an active member of the legal community and devotes a substantial amount of time to serving the underserved. She works closely with the Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) on the Friend of the Court Reaffirmation program at the bankruptcy court, where she teaches law students various skills including effective client communication, interviewing, courtroom decorum, and presentation; the law students then represent debtors who do not have their own attorney at their reaffirmation hearing (as a “Friend of the Court”).
Krystal is a past-president of the Young Lawyers Division Board of the Maricopa County Bar Association and currently serves as Chair of VLP’s Advisory Committee and as Co-Executive Director of Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel (“ACBC”). In 2014, she was the first recipient of the Honorable Sarah Sharer Curley Self-Help Center Volunteer Award, in recognition of her commitment to the success of the Bankruptcy Court’s Self-Help Center.
Krystal recently became the fourth female to be Certified as a Bankruptcy Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona. She was selected to be a member of the 2020 Class of American Bankruptcy Institute's 40 Under 40 Program and to Super Lawyers’ 2021 Southwest Rising Stars® list, an honor reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys in the Southwest! In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, camping, and hiking - with her awesomely well-behaved dog (Tyson) by her side.
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State: Arizona
Acquired: 2012
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301 E. Bethany Home Rd, Suite C-195, Phoenix, AZ, 85012
bankruptcylegalcenteraz.com/
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Posted by Sara | October 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Financial issues have never been a problem for me, until the last 5 years. After a messy divorce/separation that began in 2019, I found myself drowning in debt from lawyers, daycare, car problems, home air conditioning breaking, on top of the unavoidable issues of the economy. It felt like everythin...
Posted by Tadd | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I would highly recommend Krystal’s professional bankruptcy services. We started out with a free consultation and I immediately noticed how attentive she was with my specific situation. I knew my case wasn’t going to be cookie cutter but she embraced the challenge like a champ. She’s extremely intelli...
Posted by Scott | February 11, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
I highly recommend Krystal Ahart as an attorney. I’ve worked with any number of legal and other professionals in my career and there were several things that made Krystal stand out. First and most importantly, even though it was only a consultation, I could immediately tell Krystal cared about the ...
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I would highly recommend the services of Krystal Ahart. She was extremely efficient, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. She will help you through every step of the bankruptcy process. Highly recommended!
Posted by Susan | July 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney
It took me months of on and off research to find the right bankruptcy attorney. When I read Krystal’s background and reviews, I knew she was someone I could trust and depend on to get all the details and everything done right in my case. Her extensive knowledge, experience, and clear communicati...
"Regularly I reach out to Krystal for BK questions and I am always immediately responded to with the requested information. I fully endorse Ms. Ahart!"
"Krystal is very knowledgeable in her field of law! When my clients have bankruptcy issues, Krystal is the only attorney I recommend."
"Krystal didn't just become a bankruptcy attorney yesterday. She worked her way up and handled bankruptcy cases for years before she got her license. I have seen her become one of the better bankruptcy attorneys I know. If you have a bankruptcy case, or you are faced with a foreclosure, Krystal is an attorney you want. She understands what it is like to come into an office. Sometimes what you really want is to know there is some hope and she makes that happen, in my opinion."
"Krystal is so knowledgeable and has a brilliant way of sharing her knowledge with others. It is always a great pleasure working with her."
"Krystal is a great attorney who knows the law cares about her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone in debt."
"I have worked with Krystal through the MCBA. She is a very passionate and detailed attorney and a tremendous asset to Phoenix and her clients."
"Krystal is a step above the rest. Her practical approach and knowledge of the bankruptcy code has led me to refer work to her on many occasions. I endorse this lawyer."
"Krystal is awesome! I volunteered with Krystal for a long time at the Bankruptcy Court's "Friends of the Court" program. She is dedicated to helping those gain a fresh start and assist pro se debtors from making serious errors in their paperwork. She also does much to help the pro se debtor understand the rules of bankruptcy and ease their anxiety as they try to navigate the system."
"Krystal works tirelessly for her clients, her colleagues and her community. You couldn't ask for a better advocate."
"I have personally worked with and alongside Krystal and truly believe she is extremely competent in all Bankruptcy matters. I highly recommend."
"Krystal is a lawyer who cares deeply not only about her clients but about the legal community. I appreciate the countless hours she devotes to service of others. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney."
"Krystal and I had the opportunity to work together on a common client. Her knowledge and consistent communication were a distinct asset for our client. I highly recommend her and will certainly recommend her to our clients in the future."
"Krystal is an excellent attorney. I have no issues sending my clients to her for help in bankruptcy matters. I would highly recommend her services to anyone."
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2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education
2014
Hon. Sarah Sharer Curley Self Help Center Volunteer Award, State Bar of Arizona
2013
Volunteer Attorney Leadership Award, Maricopa County Volunteer Lawyers Program
2013
YLD Member of the Year, Maricopa County Bar Association
2012
Paralegal of the Year, Volunteer Lawyers Program of Arizona
2012 - Present
Associate, James F. Kahn, P.C.
2013 - 2013
Adjunct Professor - GPS, Phoenix School Of Law (Infilaw)
2004 - 2011
Paralegal, James F. Kahn, P.C.
2002 - 2004
File Clerk/Receptionist, James F. Kahn, P.C.
2014 - Present
Maricopa County Bar Association, Bankruptcy SectionChair of Mentor Committee
2013 - Present
Maricopa County Bar Association, Bankruptcy SectionBoard Member
2013 - Present
Maricopa County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionSecretary & Chair of Mentor and Initiatives Committee
2012 - Present
Maricopa County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionBoard Member
2012 - Present
Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy CounselExecutive Board Member
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Bachelor of Science
2014
2014
Ethics (Conflicts of Interest)
2014
Chapter 11 First Day Motions
2013
Creditors' and Debtors' Rights
English
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