About Casey Yontz
Casey Yontz is the managing attorney at Yontz Law PLLC, where his practice is focused exclusively on bankruptcy law. For more than 18 years, he has represented Arizona individuals and families in thousands of bankruptcy cases, helping clients stop creditor harassment, address wage garnishments, deal with lawsuits and judgments, and regain financial stability through chapter 7 and chapter 13.
Clients often reach out feeling overwhelmed, embarrassed, or unsure of their options. Casey brings a calm, practical approach built on deep, real-world experience in the Arizona bankruptcy system. He focuses on clear explanations, accurate expectations, and strategies that fit the client's goals, never a one-size-fits-all plan.
Before focusing exclusively on consumer bankruptcy, Casey served as Bar Counsel for the State Bar of Arizona as a lawyer regulation and litigation attorney. He also serves as a court-appointed arbitrator for the Arizona Superior Court, a volunteer public-service role connected to Arizona bar membership.
Casey is also the founder of USBankruptcyHelp.com, a nationwide educational resource built to help people researching bankruptcy understand key concepts and state-specific issues across all 50 states. The goal is to make bankruptcy information easier to understand so people can ask better questions, avoid common mistakes, and make informed decisions about next steps.
Education
- Western State University College of Law (2006): J.D. (Juris Doctor)
- Ohio University (2003): Bachelor of Arts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology X Pro (2025): Professional Certificates in Full Stack Development and AI Development
Admissions and Professional Memberships
- Admitted: State Bar of Arizona; United States District Court for the District of Arizona; United States Supreme Court
- Bankruptcy memberships: National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA); State Bar of Arizona Bankruptcy Law Section; Maricopa County Bar Association Bankruptcy Law Section; Federal Bar Association Bankruptcy Section
- Public service: Former Bar Counsel, State Bar of Arizona (lawyer regulation and litigation); Court-appointed arbitrator, Arizona Superior Court
Professional Profiles
Media & Publications
Casey has contributed professional commentary to national media and publishes research on bankruptcy, consumer debt, and related financial issues.
U.S. News & World Report
Expert CommentaryStudent Loan Disability Discharge: Here's What You Need to Know
Casey was quoted as a bankruptcy attorney and founder of USBankruptcyHelp.com on disability discharge provisions for private student loans and the importance of reviewing individual loan agreements.
Read the U.S. News articleUSA Today
Research ReleaseU.S. Bankruptcy Filings Rise 12.2%; Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Cases Account for 74% of the Increase
Casey and USBankruptcyHelp.com published an analysis of recent U.S. bankruptcy filing data, including the increase in chapter 7 filings. The research release was distributed through USA Today's press release platform.
View the USA Today publicationBankruptcy Help Across Arizona
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