💼 Wage Garnishment in Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, or anywhere in southern Nevada.
✨ You Deserve a Fresh Start!
At A Fresh Start Law, we’ve helped hundreds of people across Nevada stop wage garnishments, protect their paychecks, and regain control of their financial lives.
📞 Call us today at (702) 551-3256 for your free consultation or request a same-day callback.
Are you struggling with overwhelming debt in Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, or anywhere in southern Nevada? At A Fresh Start Law, led by experienced attorney Dorothy Bunce, we focus exclusively on helping individuals to solve their debt problems — from credit cards and medical bills to foreclosure, tax debt, judgments, and business obligations.
💼 Stopping or preventing a wage garnishment is a crucial benefit of the work A Fresh Start Law provides. With more than 35 years of experience and over 30,000 debt-related questions answered online, Attorney Dorothy has earned a reputation as one of Nevada’s most trusted Bankruptcy and debt relief lawyers.
✨ Whether your best option is Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt settlement, or another strategy, our goal is always the same: to give you relief, protect what matters most, and help you move forward with confidence.
📞 Call us today at (702) 551-3256 for your free consultation or request a same-day callback.
⚠️ What Is Wage Garnishment?
Wage garnishment happens when a creditor sues you, wins a judgment, and then takes money directly out of your paycheck before you even see it.
In Nevada, most creditors can take up to 25% of your disposable income through garnishment. That means you could suddenly lose a quarter of your take-home pay — making it nearly impossible to cover rent, food, utilities, or transportation.
😟 Common Causes of Wage Garnishment.
- 💳 Credit card judgments.
- 🏥 Medical debts.
- 🚗 Repossessed vehicle deficiencies.
- 🏠 Broken leases or landlord claims.
- 🧾 Unpaid personal loans.
- 💰 Tax debts or student loans, where special rules may apply.
🚫 Why Garnishment Is So Devastating.
Wage garnishment isn’t just embarrassing — it can quickly spiral out of control:
- 📉 It wrecks your budget overnight.
- ⚖️ Creditors may also seize bank accounts or place liens on property.
- ⏳ The garnishment continues until the judgment is paid in full, which often takes years!
But here’s the good news: you have rights, and you have options.
✅ How to Stop Wage Garnishment?
At A Fresh Start Law, we can often stop garnishment immediately by:
⚖️ Filing Bankruptcy.
- Chapter 7 can eliminate most debts entirely, stopping garnishment for good.
- Chapter 13 allows you to repay what you can afford over time, under Court protection.
💬 Debt Settlement.
In some cases, negotiating a lump-sum or structured settlement can end the garnishment without filing Bankruptcy.
🛡️ Legal Defense
If a judgment was entered unfairly or improperly, we can discuss ways to challenge it. However, Attorney Dorothy has discovered that challenging a court judgment is often more expensive than paying the judgment. Winning such a battle might be something called a “Pyrrhic victory,” a term you might have learned in history class.
🌟 Why Work with A Fresh Start Law?
👩⚖️ Attorney Dorothy Bunce has over 35 years of experience protecting Nevadans from aggressive creditors.
💬 She has answered more than 30,000 questions about debt on Avvo, making her one of the most trusted voices on debt relief.
🤝 Our team explains your options clearly, so you know exactly what to expect.
🤔 Wage Garnishment – Frequently Asked Questions
💸 How much of my paycheck can creditors take?
In Nevada, most creditors can take up to 25% of the disposable wages. For those who earn less than $700 a week, the maximum amount a creditor may take is limited to 18% of disposable wages. Child support, alimony, and federal student loan garnishments have different limitations.
🛑 Can Bankruptcy stop wage garnishment?
Yes. Filing for Bankruptcy immediately triggers the automatic stay, a Court order that stops all wage garnishments, bank levies, and most collection actions.
⚖️ What if the garnishment has already started?
It’s not too late. Bankruptcy or settlement can stop future deductions, and in some cases, money garnished shortly before filing may even be returned to you.
📈 Will wage garnishment hurt my credit?
The garnishment itself may not appear, but the judgment that caused it will. Resolving the debt — through Bankruptcy or settlement — is the fastest way to begin repairing your credit.
⏳ How long does wage garnishment last?
A wage garnishment could last until the judgment is paid in full, although the creditor would technically need to renew it every few months. But the garnishment itself could continue for years! That’s why many people choose Bankruptcy or settlement to quickly eliminate the debt.
✨ Don’t let creditors take your paycheck. Relief is possible — and it often starts the very same day you take action.
📞 Take the First Step Toward a Fresh Start
At A Fresh Start Law, solving debt problems isn’t just part of what we do — it’s our only business. Attorney Dorothy Bunce has over 35 years of experience helping Nevadans like you escape overwhelming debt and rebuild their lives with dignity.
✨ Whether your challenge is credit cards, medical bills, business debts, judgments, foreclosure, or even tax problems, there is a solution. And you don’t have to figure it out alone.
✅ Why Choose A Fresh Start Law?
- 👩⚖️ Experienced Las Vegas bankruptcy & debt attorney since 1979
- 💬 Answered more than 30,000 debt questions online — proving Dorothy’s dedication to clear, helpful advice
- 🤝 Compassionate, judgment-free guidance tailored to your unique situation
- 🌟 Same-day callbacks and free initial consultations
📲 Ready for Relief?
📞 Call us today at (702) 551-3256
💬 Or request a same-day callback from our team
🗓️ Schedule a free, confidential consultation with Attorney Dorothy Bunce
✨ You Deserve a Fresh Start — Let’s make it happen together.