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 35years. Through her experience 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 35 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