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Karen Anne Richman
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Biography
With more than 21 years experience practicing law in Arizona, Karen Richman provides legal services in the areas of Estate Planning, Trusts and Wills. Karen obtained both her JD and her Bachelors degree from Arizona State University, and has been a resident of the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1989. In 2010, she opened her office as a solo attorney, after previous employment with the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office, Office of the Arizona Attorney General, and State Bar of Arizona.
Estate Planning:
Karen Richman provides the highest quality of legal representation in the area of asset protection and estate planning, including wills and trusts. She maintains a strong commitment to serving her clients in planning their estate to ensure their intentions are honored, their loved ones receive the largest benefit possible, and their tax obligations are minimized. In working with her clients to do so, she evaluates the appropriateness of a variety of estate planning tools, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills, to determine what will best effectuate their goals. Karen Richman is also a volunteer with Wills for Heroes where she provides free estate planning legal services to first responder personnel in Arizona.
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Licensed in Arizona for 24 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2001
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Richman Law, PLLC
10565 N. 114th St, Suite 113, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259
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Posted by Jimi | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Trusts Made Easy
Karen made this daunting process of estate planning very simple and easy to understand. The process comes with combing through a lot of information and vernacular we are not familiar with while making sure we are making sound decisions for our family. Karen was there every step of the way, offering s...
Posted by Rita | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Don't keep searching - go with Karen
I went into the meeting with Karen expecting a basic will and trust and came out with a thorough estate planning document. Karen was easy to work with and answered all my questions completely. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing assistance with estate planning documents and advi...
Posted by Kevin and Shirley | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Building A Trust
My wife and I needed to put together a family trust and really had no idea where to start. My employer offers a legal plan by Hyatt. That is where we found Karen. From the get go Karen was great , she told us what she needed to get started. And she made everything happen in a timely manner . If we e...
Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Outstanding Service!
Karen provided exemplary service with regard to setting up our trust and will! She not only explained to us what all of the documents meant but she provided everything in an easy to access and complete binder. This was our second time in updating our estate, and we feel we would have been so much b...
Posted by Susan | October 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Trust her her complete your wills and trusts!
I receive legal services (Hyatt Legal) as an elected paid part of my company's benefit plan. I recently called Hyatt and they gave me the contact information of several lawyers in my area who specialize in Trusts, Wills, Medical Power of Attorney, Living Wills, and Financial Powers of Attorney. I r...
Karen Anne Richman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Karen is the type of attorney you want in your professional network. She is knowledgeable, skilled at breaking down issues, and insightful with questions that lead to accurate problem-solving in a exceptionally timely manner. She has become a go-to resource for collaboration. And if she is willing to help other attorneys find answers, I am certain she exceeds all expectations as she delights her clients."
"What sets Karen apart is her high-energy and enthusiasm for excellence. She is hard working, knowledgeable and strives to find workable solutions for each unique situation. I am happy to endorse her."
"I have known Karen Richman for approximately 12 years. Karen is an excellent lawyer who always has her client's best interest at heart. She is incredibly capable, honest and ethical. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of an excellent attorney."
"Karen is a knowledgeable and dedicated estate planning attorney. She builds a strong relationship with her clients and pays attention to the details. I strongly recommend Karen for anyone needing an estate planning attorney."
"Karen is an excellent estate planning attorney, who is knowledgeable, diligent, and thorough. She is friendly, but also passionate about her work, and any client would be fortunate to work with her. I highly endorse this attorney."
"I fully endorse Karen Richman as an estate planner. Karen's professionalism and devotion to her clients and their causes is of the highest order, and has earned her a stellar reputation. I would not hesitate to refer her clients in all of her areas of practice."
"I am very happy to endorse Karen Richman. As an Estate Planning Attorney, she is committed to providing excellent service to her clients. She is a great asset to the legal community."
"I highly recommend Karen as an estate planning attorney. She is very knowledgeable and makes estate planning concepts easy to understand. As a client, she will give you the attention and service you deserve. Everything I know about Karen shows that she truly cares about her clients and her practice."
"I endorse Ms. Richman. She is a highly skilled attorney and gets exceptional results for her clients."
"I highly recommend Karen. She is an exceptional trial attorney who takes the time to fight hard for her clients. She is very knowledgeable both about the law and the realities of the judicial process."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. She is committed to getting excellent results for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is an exceptionally adept lawyer in the fields of estate planning and criminal defense. I have seen her obtain outstanding results for her clients."
"I have known Karen for quite awhile. She is a highly dedicated and knowledgeable lawyer. She works hard for his clients and is well respected."
"I fully endorse Ms. Richman. She is extremely dedicated to her clients and sensitive to their needs. She gets great results and is known to be one of the most ethical lawyers in the community."
"I have known Karen for a number of years. Karen is a dedicated and highly effective lawyer. I wholeheartedly recommend her for your legal needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known her for over 10 years. She is very smart, very knowledgeable, dedicated, reliable, energetic, hard-working, and detail-oriented. She is truly compassionate and caring about her clients, puts their needs first, and goes the extra mile for them."
"I have known Karen for several years. She is a trusted voice who I have approached numerous times to discuss legal points and strategies. She is a kind, smart, dedicated attorney who is always willing to assist. I trust Karen's intelligence, skill, and judgment greatly and highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked along side Karen as an attorney in several capacities, including as co-counsel on cases. She is a fierce advocate that knows how to investigate, prepare and announce ready for trial on behalf of her clients. Having a hard working and compassionate advocate as your attorney is essential to a good defense. Karen has the experience and knowledge necessary to represent clients in criminal matters as well as an excellent reputation among her peers."
"Karen is smart and dedicated to her clients and the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Richman is an exceptionally talented litigator and truly cares about her clients outcome."
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Experience
Honors
2001
Pro Bono Distinction, Arizona State College of Law
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Owner, Richman Law, PLLC
2009 - 2010
Unauthorized Practice of Law Attorney, State Bar of Arizona
2006 - 2009
Attorney, Arizona Attorney General
2001 - 2006
Attorney, Maricopa County Public Defender
Associations
2014 - Present
Wealth CounselMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
Wills for HeroesVolunteer
2009 - 2010
Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee of the State Bar of ArizonaChairperson
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. G.C.
Not Guilty
Education
2001
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Arizona State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Autism Society of America - Greater Phoenix Chapter Monthly Meeting
Estate Planning and Guardianships
2010
Phoenix College Paralegal Studies Program
I’m sorry, I can’t tell you that: What you need to know about UPL
2010
Education Services Division – Arizona Supreme Court, Limited New Judge Orientation
Unauthorized Practice of Law and Justice Courts
2010
Arizona Association of Conflict Resolution
Unauthorized Practice of Law
2010
Arizona Association for Special Investigations Units Meeting
The Unauthorized Practice of Law and Adjusters
2010
Admissions Unit Staffers, Arizona Supreme Court Certification and Licensing
Multijurisdictional Practice and Unauthorized Practice of Law
2009
Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Are We All in the Same Sandbox? The Various Facets of a Multijurisdiction Practice
2007
Arizona Department of Economic Security Certification Training
“Keeping Up Appearances: The Legal and Ethical Issues Faced by Child Care Specialists
Publications
2008
Arizona Appellate Handbook, 2008 Supp., Ch. 35, Art. 1
Department of Economic Security (co-editor)
2004
For the Defense –Training Newsletter of the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office
Practice Pointer: Motion to Strike State’s Allegation of Priors in “Third Strike” Misdemeanor Cases
2004
For the Defense – Training Newsletter of the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office
Show Me Your Papers: Does State v. Akins apply to Bicycle Riders?"
2004
The Defender: A Quarterly Publication of the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
7 Deadly Sins – Anger
2001
The Defender: A Quarterly Publication of the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Indigence: Is Poverty in the Eye of the Beholder?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I request an extension/continuance for my traffic ticket the day of court date?
22 Jun 2015
Q&A
I am being harassed by the victim of a criminal case do i have any recourse
01 Apr 2015