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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Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Brande W. | February 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best Bankruptcy Lawyer In Maryland

Mrs. Starla Hudachek Esquire was Professional at all times. She Answered All My Questions & Addressed My Concerned. She walked Me through all the Steps I needed to take to File Bankruptcy. I felt that Mrs. Starla Loves What She does. I never was made to feel like I was a Number. Mrs. Starla is an Exp...ert at Her Craft in Law and I will refer Everyone & All that I Meet to Mrs. Starla Hudachek.

Posted by RP | June 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Kind, Compassionate, Understanding, and a Lawyer Who Cares About Client

When I walked into Starla's office 6 years ago, I was completely overwhelmed by debt and felt defeated and terrified. Starla listened to me with compassion and guided me through the process of Chapter 7 bankruptcy. After our first appointment, I felt as if a weight of worry and grief lifted from my... shoulders and that everything would be okay in the end. After the bankruptcy was finalized, she offered practical suggestions to help me rebuild my credit. I have recently reached out to her with some additional questions from my case and for advice on continuing my journey of making sound financial decisions. She continues to give me clear and helpful legal advice in a nonjudgemental manner. I cannot describe fully how grateful I am to her for helping me through some of the most difficult times in my life.

Posted by Doug | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend!

Ms. Hudachek was a pleasure to work with! She was not only professional and knowledgeable but took the time to answer and explain everything in detail. She was very responsive and it was evident she cared about us and our situation and wanted to work to get the very best outcome for us. I definitely ...recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Kim C. | September 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Stellar Attorney

Starla Hudachek is professional and personable. I was very nervous about filing for Bankruptcy, I didn't know what to expect. Mrs. Hudachek made me feel comfortable and assured me that the process would be very smooth. My Bankruptcy was filed the beginning of the year, and I still call her with que...stions. She never hesitates to help me. Starla, I can't thank you enough!!

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.

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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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