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Judgment Enforcement
Once you receive a court judgment in your favor, it is your responsibility to enforce it. The court will not enforce your judgment for you. Luckily, Swift Legal offers a comprehensive post-judgment investigation and collection service. This can be a complex process and requires work done by registered Process Servers and Private Investigators.
Each case is unique, requiring a bespoke approach to getting what you're owed.
"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." - Benjamin Franklin
It all begins with a complimentary
Judgment Enforcement consultation.
During this 30 minute meeting, we will analyze your case and create a customised enforcement strategy. This interview will include a collection and review of all relevant information, followed by the establishment of viable and prioritized methods of investigation and recovery, as well as a consideration of possible uses of recovery concepts such as Continuation and Alter-Ego.
Judgment Enforcement Process
Writ of Execution Issued
One of our registered Process Servers will get a Writ of Execution issued in the County where the Case took place. This gives the Judgment Creditor (you) the right to enforce and collect the judgment.
Find Assets, banks etc
Next, we need to locate the assets, real property, bank accounts, and/or employment for judgment debtors (them) that will satisfy the Judgment amount.
Open Writ in County
Once we locate the assets etc, the Writ is opened with the Sheriff of the County where they are located.
Served on Bank/Employer
Once opened, it can then be served on a bank (if a bank levy is ordered) or an employer (if wage garnishment is ordered).
Proof Of Service Filed with Sheriff
Finally, the Proof of Service is Filed with the County Sheriff. From that point on, all communication and enforcement is between the Sheriff & the bank/employer.
Enforcement Complete
The Sheriff will receive a check and submit the payment to the judgment creditor, which will finalize the Judgment Enforcement.
in Judgments enforced
In 2024, Swift facilitated the enforcement of more than $16.4M in Judgments on a variety of Debtors.
Judgment Quote
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