Starla Jean Hudachek

Starla Jean Hudachek

4.9
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 19 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Credit Repair
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: In-House Counsel

About Starla

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 80%

My firm is a debt relief agency. We help the residents of Maryland file bankruptcy, settle debts and rebuild credit. We offer quality services for a reasonable fee. Same day case filing available.

20 years

80%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 10%

foreclosure prevention

20 years

10%
Bankruptcy and Debt 5%

Debt settlements

20 years

5%
Credit Repair 5%

credit repair and rebuild

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 19 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2006

Active

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Starla Jean Hudachek's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jason | December 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney!

Mrs. Hudachek was very knowledgeable and explained the whole process to me. I was shopping for an attorney and two people referred me to her. Definitely a great choice.

Posted by Joe and family | July 01, 2019 | Bankruptcy & Debt

A Breath of Fresh Air

After having talked to a number of lawyers who grudgingly give you a 15-minute consult (often over the phone) but not much useful information, Starla is a real breath of fresh air. Starla is extremely helpful. She gave us an hour-long free consult in her office and honestly and thoroughly discussed o...ur options. She had a letter ready for us to send to the court requesting a postponement, even before we met her. She was very candid and, in the end, despite the fact that it was not to her own best interest, she showed us that the bankruptcy we were considering was not our best option. What lawyer does that? Only a lawyer you can trust to sincerely look out for your interests. Starla is very kind and thoughtful. Whereas some lawyers make you feel stupid for not knowing as much about the law as a lawyer, Starla explains things clearly without being at all condescending. She makes you feel like you’re talking to an old friend rather than to a lawyer you just met. In our consult she was honest and willing to thoroughly discuss our situation with us – without charging us a penny. Anyone facing financial difficulties and who needs an attorney’s help would do well to talk to Starla. She is one of a kind.

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2019 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Broken Widow

I went to a consultation with Starla to look into filing bankruptcy after loosing my husband of 27 years and not being able to continue making payments on our house. She answered all of my questions and explained everything in complete detail. I left her office and I told my son she wasn’t your typic...al “stuffy” lawyer. She had compassion and truly listened to my concerns. A few weeks later I decided to hire Starla and met with her again where I signed documents and she yet again answered my many questions and concerns and I left her office feeling very confident in my decision. This was a huge load lifted off my shoulders being the fact that unfortunately my husband and I had to file back in 2010 and I felt like such a failer to have to go down this road again after working so hard to have my credit in good standing. The very next day Starla contacted me with some good news that she discovered and have me choices on if I should file or not. I decided not to file. What other attorney would do that? She could’ve just filed for the bankruptcy and been done, but NO! she was looking out for the best for her client! Starla rocks! I would HIGHLY recommended her to my family and friends.

Posted by Adriane | July 02, 2018

Experienced and sharp with a thoughtful manner.

I contacted many lawyers but Ms. Hudachek was the only one who took the time to discuss my issue and give me a professional legal evaluation. Ms. Hudachek answered all of my questions in a kind and caring manner while providing legal insight into my problem. Although my issue was not within her prac...tice guidelines she was more than amenable about discussing my options and gave me several ideas on how to proceed. Just talking to Ms. Hudachek made me feel better. I am truly grateful to her for her help and for the generous amount of time she gave me during our consultation.

Posted by Sandy | April 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Gave Us all Our Options And Communicated

Starla Hudachek represented me very well and I couldn't be more pleased, even now 10 years later. Back then, she explained everything concisely and clearly and I was able to work with her to figure out the best approach and path when facing a scary financial future. Chapter 7 bankruptcy and a "dee...d in lieu of foreclosure" weren't options that were really very attractive to me back in 2007. I was embarrassed and uncomfortable. Ms. Hudachek was compassionate and put me at ease. She really seemed to understand and it made me feel safe. I can't recommend her legal knowledge, her personal disposition and customer service enough. I recently needed a copy of my discharge paperwork and even now, a decade later, I had in my hands within hours of the request. I am grateful I worked with Starla.

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Starla Jean Hudachek's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jillian Kindlund

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Starla is an excellent attorney. She's one of the attorneys that really cares about her clients. Starla covered for me for three weeks while I was out of the country without hesitation. She's a person that gives back and is extremely generous with her time. I fully endorse Starla Hudachek."

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Joel Segall

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Starla as she is an excellent attorney who shows empathy and cares very much for the welfare of each and every one of her clients. In all of her cases, she works with the mindset to get the best result possible for her client in their bankruptcy, so that the client is in a far better position to move on with their life and thrive."

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Adam Freiman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Starla is the most thorough and conscientious lawyers I know. She cares deeply about her clients, and has an excellent reputation with judges and the court. Highly recommend!"

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Thomas Mallon

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Joel Segall

Family lawyer

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Natasha Rossbach

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Starla J. Hudachek

1997 - 2005

paralegal, Adam M. Freiman, PA

1996 - 1997

paralegal, Heather Witherspoon, Esquire

1992 - 1996

paralegal, Law Office of Marc Kivitz

1991 - 1993

paralegal, Freidman & MacFadyen, PA

Associations

2006 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Maryland Consumer Bankruptcy

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Towson Book Exchange

assets liquidated, distribution to creditors

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Education

2005

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Activity

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