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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.
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Posted by Jennifer | January 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
The best out there!
Starla represented me in 2017. At the time I was extremely nervous and her calming nature helped me get through the hard times and trust that everything would be ok. Years since we have talked and I just reached out to her for paperwork as I am buying a house! She responded right away with what I ne...
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...
Posted by Kim | June 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Ms. Hudachek is the Best Attorney!!!
Ms. Hudachek was very professional and honest. She helped me with all of my questions. She made me feel at ease about filing my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. I recommend her to all who are looking for help filing bankruptcy. She is one of the Sweetest people to talk to. She doesn't make you feel that yo...
Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Highly Recommend!
I would highly recommend Starla to anyone looking for a lawyer in the Baltimore area! Not only was she extremely helpful through bankruptcy 9 years ago, but she has more recently helped us with another situation that came out of no where, relating to our (closed) case. We are thankful and grateful f...
Posted by Barry | July 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Outstanding Representation!
From the moment I walked into Starla's office, I felt comfortable having Starla represent me in a CH 13 Bankruptcy case. She patiently explained the process at the beginning and was present at every turn. Whenever I had a question, she responded very quickly and provided top notch advice. She has ...
"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."
Family lawyer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
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
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
2006 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Maryland Consumer BankruptcyMember
assets liquidated, distribution to creditors
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Can one file a chapter 7 bankruptcy if tax returns have not been filed for a number of years?
17 Nov 2014
I FILED BANKRUPTCY WITH MY ATTORNEY AND ONE MAIN FINANCIAL OWES ME MONEY FROM A GARNISHMENT 90 DAYS BEFORE BANKRUPTCY.
12 Nov 2014
I rec'd a dismissal of writ of property other than wages, what does this mean?
10 Nov 2014