A warrant in a civil case in Illinois can only be issued for failing to show up and answer questions about your assets/ income, not for filing to...

Will I be charged with fraud if I withdrew money from my bank account from a deposited check I didn't know was bad?

File a police report. You were scammed. Unfortunately, you are liable to repay the bank the money. See if you can work out a payment plan if...

How do I stop a judgement for an account that is fraudulent from identity theft? I've already sent them my police report

Assuming no judgment has been entered, you need to defend the case. Get a lawyer familiar with defending collection cases. If you lose the case...

Would accepting a judgement lien be my best option in my debt collection suit? (IL)

If they get a judgment they are entitled to a lien. Why do you want to give them a judgment? Show up at trial and ask that they prove their...

Is there a lawyer that deals when you are having problems with credit card banks

The card issuer is required to issue an "adverse action notice" within 30 days of the adverse action (termination) stating the reasons for the...

How do you negotiate with a creditor after repossession?

Consult a consumer lawyer immediately. You can be held liable for a deficiency following repossession, but only after a prompt and commercially...

What are my options on a pay-day loan that is in collections and is now in the hands of Lawyers?

If this was an Internet loan, check with the state financial institutions regulator as to whether they were authorized to make loans to residents...

What are repercussions of paying a cc debt where the sol had run out? Did this reset my time barred?

The statute is five years in Illinois. It runs from the last payment. If you were induced to make payments by a debt collector after the statute...

What are the do's and don'ts of appearing in court without a lawyer for unpaid medical bills?

Show up on the first date, tell the court that you dispute the debt, and ask for 30 days to seek counsel. See if you qualify for free legal...

Is there a law against extortion?

There is a law regulating the rate of interest that can be charged in Indiana. Check with the state Department of Financial Institutions whether...