Mrs. Bentley became licensed to practice law in Texas by the Texas Supreme Court in 1983. She is a former Associate Judge for the 310th District Court in Harris County. She has been practicing civil and family law for over 32 years.

Through her experience in being a judge, litigating, and mediating, Mrs. Bentley has a great deal to offer a client involved in a family law or civil litigation dispute.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Southwest Texas State University, B.A., 1979
South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1983
Licensed to Practice Law in State of Texas since 1983
Certified Mediator, 1995 – Attorney-Mediators Institute
Former Associate Judge – 310th District Court Harris County
Private Practice of Lynda F. Burke Bentley, P.C.
Practicing Civil and Family Law for over 32 years

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Admitted to Practice in the State and Federal Courts
State Bar College
State Bar of Texas
Houston Bar Association
Houston Bar Fee Dispute Committee

PARTIAL LIST OF COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
2006 Woman of Excellence for Professional Women
Former Board of Directors of METRO
Northwest Forest Women – President 2003 and 2004
Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce – Chairman of the Board
Former President of the Women’s Business Forum
Texas Federation of Distinguished Woman Award
Ethics Committee of Cy-Fair Hospital
Business Development Board, Southwest Bank of Texas
Roseate Women’s Shelter – Former Board Member
Willowbrook Rotary