Robert W. Hoke
Attorney at Law

Robert W. Hoke — Attorney at Law

I am a bankruptcy and foreclosure defense attorney at Hoke Law Firm right here in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. My work is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and local business owners work through tough financial times. Whether you are facing overwhelming debt, trying to stop a foreclosure, or looking to reorganize your finances under state or federal law, I am here to give you straightforward, strategic legal guidance tailored to your exact situation.

My Path to Bankruptcy Law

My name is Robert Hoke. I was born and raised in Orange, TX, a city right on the border of Texas and Louisiana. I originally came to Baton Rouge and LSU on a music scholarship, and though I changed majors, I stayed involved in the School of Music by singing with LSU's nationally recognized A Cappella Choir.

It was during my time at LSU that I fell in love with Baton Rouge and Louisiana — from LSU sports and Mardi Gras parades to hunting and fishing in the backwoods of Evangeline Parish. After undergrad, I moved to Houston and managed a restaurant for three and a half years.

Eventually, I returned to Baton Rouge and attended LSU Law. There, I excelled in trial and appellate advocacy while interning at the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Defender's Office and the Department of Environmental Quality. After graduation and a judicial clerkship, I began working in bankruptcy law — and found I truly enjoyed both the work and the people I was helping. They were almost without exception people who had fallen on hard times and simply needed a helping hand. I am truly passionate about my clients and the work I do.

I currently live in Baton Rouge with my wife and our two kids, ages 5 and 7. I'm a longtime supporter of LSU Athletics and try to get on campus for as many games as possible. I look forward to the opportunity to help you with whatever legal needs you may have

How I Can Help You

When financial hardship hits, my focus is on protecting what matters most to you — your home, your paycheck, and your peace of mind. I work with you directly to find the right path forward:

• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: I help individuals and small business owners wipe out qualifying unsecured debt so you can start fresh with a clean financial slate.

• Chapter 13 Reorganization: I design structured, court-approved repayment plans over 3 to 5 years, letting you catch up on missed payments, reorganize debts, and keep your home.

• Foreclosure Defense & Mitigation: Using legal protections like the automatic stay, I can step in to halt scheduled sheriff sales, negotiate loan modifications, and fight to keep you in your home.

• Garnishment Defense: I use Louisiana and federal bankruptcy protections to immediately stop or prevent wage garnishments so you can keep your earnings.

• Repossession Defense: If you are behind on car payments or facing imminent repossession, I provide emergency options to keep your vehicle and protect secured property.

• IRS & Tax Debt: I guide clients through options for resolving tax burden issues and explain how certain tax obligations can be addressed through bankruptcy.

• Asset Protection Strategy: By using federal and Louisiana state exemption laws, I help make sure your primary home, retirement accounts, personal vehicles, and daily essentials stay protected.

My Approach to Your Case

Facing debt or the threat of foreclosure can be incredibly stressful, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I look closely at your entire picture — income, debts, and assets — to build a customized plan that minimizes risk and sets you up for long-term recovery.

If foreclosure is looming, I evaluate lender compliance and loss-mitigation avenues to help keep you in your house whenever possible. When bankruptcy is your best step forward, I handle the paperwork, court filings, and appearances meticulously so you can avoid unnecessary delays and focus on getting back on track.