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Starla Jean Hudachek
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Biography
STARLA J. HUDACHEK, ESQ -
Starla Hudachek was born in a small town in central Pennsylvania. She moved to Maryland in 1988, after graduating college.
Since entering private practice in 2006, Starla has concentrated in the area of Consumer Bankruptcy. She is a compassionate attorney whose mission is to help the residents of Maryland get the fresh start that they deserve. She has set a high standard for personal client service.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Ms. Hudachek received her Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law, with a Magna Cum Laude honor, She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, with a Cum Laude distinction. While at the University of Baltimore School of Law, she studied Comparative Law and Bankruptcy Law at the University of Aberdeen, in Scotland.
PERSONAL LIFE
When Starla is not working or spending time with her family, she loves to travel. She has visited Scotland, Ireland, France, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Hawaii and many other cities in the United States. Starla’s most recent trip was to Guatemala where she and her daughter served as missionaries at Dorie’s Promise orphanage. Starla says the experience was life changing and she is already planning another mission trip. Starla resides near Baltimore with her husband, son, daughter and two dogs.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
80%
20 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
10%
20 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
5%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Maryland for 19 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2006
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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...
Posted by Johnetta | January 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great from beginning to end
Starla made this experience very easy and she was very available to answer questions. She removed the stress from a stressful situation and provided me with preparation for my final hearing. I highly recommend her.
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 ...
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 anonymous | July 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ATTORNEY
When I met with Starla she made me and my fiance feel very comfortable. I was very nervous and embarrassed with my situation and was afraid to discuss anything with anyone. But, meeting with Starla put my nerves at ease. She went over everything that would be expected and gave me her honest opinion a...
Starla Jean Hudachek's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
Joel Segall
Family lawyer
Natasha Rossbach
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
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 AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Maryland Consumer BankruptcyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Towson Book Exchange
assets liquidated, distribution to creditors
Education
2005
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Activity
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Legal Answers
Q&A
Can one file a chapter 7 bankruptcy if tax returns have not been filed for a number of years?
17 Nov 2014
Q&A
I FILED BANKRUPTCY WITH MY ATTORNEY AND ONE MAIN FINANCIAL OWES ME MONEY FROM A GARNISHMENT 90 DAYS BEFORE BANKRUPTCY.
12 Nov 2014
Q&A
I rec'd a dismissal of writ of property other than wages, what does this mean?
10 Nov 2014