A phone call to the levying officer (usually a Sheriff's Civil Department) is not the proper way to file a claim of exemption and will not protect...

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I'm behind on my car note, dealer said they'll lower my pmts but wont put it writing, so I taped our phone call, is that legal

There are some unscrupulous dealerships who will say almost anything to get the customer to sign a contract for any clunker that they have on their...

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How do I find out if a court proceeding is going on against me in any/all courts?

Many Superior Courts have free or almost free civil case information on their websites. California Superior Courts are organized county by county....

Original claim of exemption was denied. We need to re file claim of exemption. Is the same paperwork refiled (wg006 and wg007)?

Just resubmit the papers, not appeal. Also, review my Avvo legal guide (linked below) on how to reduce the amount of a wage garnishment or...

Is there any FDCPA attorney nearby Pasadena, Arcadia, Alhambra, Monterey Parks and San Gabriel area please ? Urgent !

As stated by Mr. Ridley, look for a consumer lawyer on naca.net (which allows sorting by state and areas of practice, such as debt collection...

How do I stop a writ of execution to garnish wages and bank levy?

The failure to serve the defendant and the failure to file in the proper courthouse indicate it is possible to set aside this default judgment,...

In California, when a husband and wife are legally separated, and the husband makes major credit card purchases

It's easy for debt collection firms to gather information on the status of debtors, including marital status. Often, this info can be determined...

Dealer harassing me for additional documents after car is sold

The request for a tax return, when they have your paystub, is unusual, in my opinion. I would contact a consumer attorney in your area who has...

Notice of Levy under writ of Execution (Money Judgment). From a car voluntarily repossessed.

They obtained a default judgment, without proper service. This occurs all the time and victimizes California consumers and small business people....

How to find out if my bank levy was invalid?

Not only do credit reports contain many errors, they may also miss important information, such as civil judgments. If there is a lawsuit or a...