County mismatch
Living ‘near Silver Spring’ does not make you Montgomery County. College Park is Prince George’s. We file facts, not marketing geography.
Prince George’s County · Silver Spring, MD
Stephen A. Thomas: Attorney Serving College Park, MD
Prince George’s County | University corridor | Meet in Silver Spring
College Park is Prince George’s County. That is the fact Montgomery-centric websites skip. County collection practice, property taxes, and typical housing around the University of Maryland are not Bethesda’s, even if you meet in Silver Spring.
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Local landscape
How College Park consultations actually look
University-adjacent rentals, staff W-2s, small landlords, and inherited houses all appear. Student loans generally do not discharge. We focus the case on the debts a chapter can treat: cards, medical, personal loans, and, when needed, a house in default.
Prince George’s Circuit Court in Upper Marlboro is a different building from Rockville. If you were served, the caption will say which county. Bring it. We will not prepare a Montgomery County story for a PG County lawsuit.
The meeting is still at 8403 Colesville Rd because that is the firm’s Maryland office. The petition, if you file, still has to match PG County facts and District of Maryland venue.
Why College Park is not a cloned city page
Problems College Park residents bring to consultation
Staff income plus cards
University and hospital pay can still fail to cover medical and consumer debt. The means test is Maryland’s, run on your household.
Rental units and personal guarantees
A small College Park rental can create personal exposure. We separate the property story from the household debt story.
Court & process
Prince George’s facts, Maryland federal court
College Park residents generally file in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland. State collection is Prince George’s County process. D.C. court is wrong if you live in College Park. The Silver Spring office is the consult, not a claim that you live in Montgomery County.
How we can help in College Park
Service lines for College Park, MD residents
Confidential consultation
- Residency and venue mapped before any chapter is chosen
- Free consult at Colesville Road or by phone
- Evening and weekend appointments when needed
Bankruptcy guidance
- Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 in plain English
- Maryland, D.C., or Michigan court — whichever matches your residence
- Read the firm’s bankruptcy overview, then we apply it to your county
Washington, D.C. filings
- If you live in the District, the F Street office is the filing practice
- D.C. exemption election and District court rules
- Silver Spring remains available as a meeting place when it is more convenient
Office access
Getting to Silver Spring from College Park
Route 1, the Beltway, or Green/Yellow Line with a transfer toward Silver Spring. 8403 Colesville Rd, Suite 1100. Call (855) 940-2265. Bring county papers and a lease or deed.
Stephen A. Thomas, PLLC
Call (855) 940-2265 to discuss a College Park matter.
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Direct answers
College Park questions
Is College Park served by the Silver Spring office or a Prince George’s office?
The firm’s Maryland meetings are at 8403 Colesville Rd in Silver Spring. College Park clients use that office. Your county for lawsuits and property tax remains Prince George’s.
Will bankruptcy wipe out student loans from the University of Maryland?
Generally no. Student loans are usually nondischargeable. We still list them and concentrate the case on debts a chapter can discharge or restructure.
What if I live in College Park but my job is in D.C.?
You still generally file as a Maryland debtor. Job location does not move venue. We confirm residence in the consult.
College Park
Schedule a consultation
Call (855) 940-2265 or send the form. Mention you are in College Park so we can apply the right court and exemption rules.