I need help with what I think is called a 09-collection case.

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   Crosby Connolly

   San Diego Debt Collection Attorney

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   Answered December 19, 2012 10:42. Counsel Loker is correct. You should contact his office immediately, they have offices in Fresno.

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   Matthew LokerPro

   Santa Ana Litigation Lawyer

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   Answered December 19, 2012 06:19. It appears that judgment has already been entered. The collection letters not being in your mother's spoken language may have exposed this debt collector to liability. I am more than happy to review the letter if you would like.

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   Frank Chen

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   Answered December 19, 2012 06:06. Based upon your description of the facts, it appears a collection lawsuit was filed and served and no one filed a timely Answer to the Summons and Complaint.
   
   It sounds like a default judgment has been, or soon will be, entered. The only recourse is to contact an attorney to see if the plaintiff is willing to stipulate to set aside the default and vacate default judgment, or else file a motion with the court to set aside the default and vacate default judgment.

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   Kevin SullivanPro

   San Francisco Debt Collection Attorney

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   Answered December 19, 2012 06:20. She needs to try and set aside the default and default judgment. Hire a local lawyer. Good luck.

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