About
Karen JM Mitchell leads the Law Office of Karen Mitchell, ESQ, and helps clients facing financial difficulties, bankruptcy concerns, tax issues, divorce, and creditor issues. Since 1993, she has focused on helping people move through stressful legal problems with practical support, clear guidance, and steady professional care and planning.
Karen earned her Bachelor of Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. She earned her Master of Science from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI. She earned her Juris Doctor from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, which prepared her for work in bankruptcy, tax, and family law.
Karen helps clients address bankruptcy and creditor troubles with a focus on relief, planning, and practical next steps. Her professional work centers on helping people survive difficult financial situations and improve their lives. She brings long experience to matters involving debt pressure, creditor contact, and legal options for moving forward.
Karen also assists clients with tax issues and divorce-related concerns through her Maine practice. Her work reflects a commitment to helping people during periods of stress and change. She aims to guide clients with care, explain legal options clearly, and support them through matters that affect their future stability.
Karen is licensed by the Maine Bar and admitted to the Federal Court for the District of Maine. She is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. She served as President of Somerset County Bar Association for three terms and was Executive Board Member of Maine Guardian ad Litem Institute.
Karen JM Mitchell also served on the Maine Legislative Workgroup on Reforming Residential Services for Children in Foster Care. Through her legal practice and professional service, she brings experience, community involvement, and practical judgment to clients seeking help with bankruptcy, taxes, divorce, and creditor-related legal concerns.
Law Office Affiliations
- Owner, Law Office of Karen JM Mitchell, Esq.
- Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
- Past President, Somerset County Bar Association
- Member, Maine Bar Association
Licensed State
- Maine
Education
- Temple University
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Rhode Island
Master of Science - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science
Awards & Badges



- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy




