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Judgment Enforcement in California

Specialists who collect on court judgments that debtors refuse to pay. They use legal tools like wage garnishment, bank levies, and liens to enforce judgments. Find verified professionals in California who work on contingency - you only pay if they collect.

Time-Sensitive: Statutes of limitation mean delays cost money. Connect with a professional today.

Judgment Enforcement Professionals in California

ACS Recovery Services

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Founded 2001 HQ: Dallas, TX Fee: 25-45% BBB: B+

Specialized recovery firm handling both consumer and commercial debt collection with judgment enforcement capabilities.

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CBS International

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Founded 1985 HQ: New York, NY Fee: 20-40% BBB: B+

International asset recovery firm specializing in cross-border debt collection and judgment enforcement in multiple jurisdictions.

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Founded 2005 HQ: Denver, CO Fee: 25-40% BBB: B

Asset management and recovery firm specializing in complex business asset recovery, real estate liens, and post-bankruptcy asset tracing.

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Founded 2003 HQ: Atlanta, GA Fee: 35-50% BBB: B+

Judgment enforcement company specializing in collecting unpaid court judgments through wage garnishment, bank levies, and property liens.

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Founded 2001 HQ: Los Angeles, CA Fee: 30-45% BBB: A-

California-based judgment enforcement specialists with national reach, combining skip tracing and legal enforcement tools to collect court judgments.

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Founded 1992 HQ: Durham, NC Fee: 25-42% BBB: A

Recovery consulting firm specializing in professional services debt collection and post-judgment enforcement for law firms and medical practices.

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Quick Comparison

CompanyFee RangeBBB RatingHeadquarters
ACS Recovery Services25-45%B+Dallas, TX
CBS International20-40%B+New York, NY
National Asset Management25-40%BDenver, CO

How Judgment Enforcement Works

After you win a lawsuit, the defendant may still refuse to pay. Judgment enforcement specialists locate assets and use legal remedies to collect your money.

Typical Fee: 30-50% of collected judgment

Your Rights in California

Judgment Enforcement - California Regulations

California collectors must comply with the federal FDCPA. Licensing requirement: Collection agencies must be licensed with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI).

Wage Garnishment in California

Up to 25% of disposable income or excess above 40x state minimum wage

Statute of Limitations - California

Debt TypeTime Limit
Credit Card4 years
Medical Bills4 years
Written Contract4 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Hire a judgment enforcement specialist. They can garnish wages, levy bank accounts, place liens on property, and seize assets.

Typically 10-20 years depending on the state, and most can be renewed.

Enforcement specialists are skilled at locating hidden assets through legal discovery tools and asset search databases.

Usually 30-50% of the collected amount, significantly more than debt collection due to the legal complexity.

Yes, through a process called 'domesticating' the judgment in another state. Enforcement specialists handle this.

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