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Krystal M. Ahart
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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.
I offer a free one-hour consultation, if you advise you found me on AVVO! We strive to make the bankruptcy process as painless as possible. You don't have to take our word for it...read our Client Reviews for examples!
I offer a free one-hour consultation, if you advise you found me on AVVO! We strive to make the bankruptcy process as painless as possible. We promise to work hard for you in your Chapter 7, 11, or 13 bankruptcy case. You don't have to take our word for it...read our Client Reviews for examples!
I offer a free one-hour consultation, if you advise you found me on AVVO! We strive to make the bankruptcy process as painless as possible. We promise to work hard for you in your Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. You don't have to take our word for it...read our Client Reviews for examples!
I offer a free one-hour consultation, if you advise you found me on AVVO! We strive to make the bankruptcy process as painless as possible. We promise to work hard for you in your Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. You don't have to take our word for it...read our Client Reviews for examples!
I offer a free one-hour consultation, if you advise you found me on AVVO! We strive to make the bankruptcy process as painless as possible. We promise to work hard for you in your Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. You don't have to take our word for it...read our Client Reviews for examples!
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
25%
14 years
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
25%
14 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
25%
14 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
25%
14 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 13 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Kahn & Ahart, PLLC / Bankruptcy Legal Center™
(602) 266-1717
Fax
(602) 266-2484
Fax
844 N. 4th Avenue, Suite 2A, Phoenix, AZ, 85003
bankruptcylegalcenteraz.com/Online Presence
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Posted by Michael I. | April 28, 2020 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Excellent + Knowledgeable Bankruptcy Attorney
I contacted Krystal and consulted with her on several client matters. Krystal quickly informed me of their rights via bankruptcy and options related therein. Krystal is a knowledgeable and I would strongly urge you to contact her should you be in the unfortunate position of having to file a bankruptc...
Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Dedicated and hard working
Krystal worked all nighters to complete one of the toughest bankruptcy cases in which my ex kept challenging every turn and the trustee lawyer even went after my extended family. I would highly recommend Krystal with all my heart. A bankruptcy should not be as difficult as mine. She had to really wat...
Posted by Stan | August 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Krystal M Ahart
Upon recommendation, Krystal was retained for our business and personal bankruptcies. Every requirement and stage in the process was explained to us clearly and completely. Krystal and her team made certain we had completed all statutory mandates. Their kindness and competence were instrumental in ...
Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2018
Excellent Law Firm
Krystal and Jim were both very helpful and professional! I would recommend them to anyone needing their services.
Posted by Paul & Lydia | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Exceptional Professionalism; Reputable Representation
My wife and I owe an unlimited debt of gratitude to Attorney Krystal Ahart. From the onset she allayed our fears and anxieties by her caring professionalism and precise knowledge of what it would take to put our lives back together through a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Krystal was always on top of wha...
Krystal M. Ahart's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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"I endorse Krystal. She is a highly skilled attorney and is well respected in the legal community."
"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 knowledgeable and dedicated member of the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
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"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 enjoys a reputation for excellence in the community. I highly 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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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.
Associations
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
Education
2012
Arizona Summit Law School (fka Phoenix School of Law)
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
DeVry University-Phoenix
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
The Annual Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Seminar: Everything You Need to Know and More
Everything You Need to Know to Confirm your Chapter 13 Plan
2014
Bankruptcy in Transition: Preparing for the Future
Ethics (Conflicts of Interest)
2014
Arizona Bankruptcy American Inn of Court
Chapter 11 First Day Motions
2013
General Practice Skills Course
Creditors' and Debtors' Rights
Languages
English
Activity
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11 Jan 2018