Judgment collections

Enforce Your Court-Ordered Judgment

Winning in court doesn’t mean the other party will pay what you’re owed. Instead of arguing with your debtor, call the Law Offices of Adele Schneidereit. We do more than send letters and leave voicemails. With extensive judgment-collection experience, we’ve developed a proven method that has worked on many different private and commercial claims.

I won my case, so why haven’t I been paid?

A judgment tells the debtor they owe you money, but it doesn’t make them pay. The court won’t collect for you. If the debtor ignores the judgment, it’s up to you to enforce it. That’s where we come in. We use the legal tools California law gives judgment creditors to turn your judgment into money.

How do you collect on a judgment?

We use every legal method the case calls for. Depending on the debtor’s situation, that can include:

• Garnishing the debtor’s wages
• Levying their bank accounts
• Placing liens on their real estate and business property
• Seizing other assets that aren’t protected by law

It’s easy to ignore someone asking for money. It’s much harder to ignore a court order backed by the sheriff.

What if I don’t know where the debtor works or what they own?

That’s common, and it doesn’t stop us. California law lets us require the debtor to appear in court and answer questions under oath about their income, bank accounts, property, and business interests. We can also subpoena records from third parties. Once we know where the assets are, we go after them.

How long do I have to collect?

A California money judgment is enforceable for 10 years, and it can be renewed for another 10 years before it expires. Interest also builds on the unpaid balance. Even if the debtor can’t pay today, your judgment can still be collected later, as long as it’s kept current. Don’t let it lapse.

Why hire an attorney instead of collecting on my own?

Judgment enforcement involves strict procedures, court forms, deadlines, and exemption rules. Mistakes can delay your recovery or release assets you could have reached. We handle the process from start to finish, so your demands carry the full weight of the law and you can stop chasing the debtor yourself.

Have more questions?

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn about collection costs, judgments from other states, what happens if the debtor files bankruptcy, and more.

Restore your financial health. We know how frustrating it is to wait for money you’re owed. Contact us today to discuss your case.